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Leaders Need Courage Now More than Ever

Behind brave leaders are employees working behind the scenes. Their support, feedback, and affirmation helps leaders build confidence, stay calm, and develop courage.

Translating Trainer Talk

By paying attention to the words and visuals you choose, you can turn your training sessions into a place where everyone feels welcome and ready to jump in.

Good News for the Evaluation of Learning

7 trends—supported by surveys, polls, and practice—that bode well for learning and development accountability.

Context Matters

Context engineering—which shapes the world the AI understands before being asked anything—is quietly becoming the backbone of effective AI adoption. And L&D has the opportunity to lead it.

Productivity Coach’s Corner: Ask Early. Ask Often.

What caregiving teaches about leadership and time.

Micro-Consortia: How Niche Providers Plus AI Beat One-Vendor Training

Niche providers bring the craft to move real metrics. AI brings the choreography that makes multiple specialists feel like one coherent system.

Transformational Leadership Is Inclusive Leadership

Transformational leadership is about unlocking organizational potential while fostering trust, innovation, and resilience in today’s diverse workplaces.

Strategic Credentialing for Today’s Learning Leader

A guide to help L&D professionals select credentials that align with both their current responsibilities and long-term career goals.

Sticky Notes: Teaching Proactive Learning

The first step to proactive learning is to keep an open mind so you have space to store new information, techniques, and perspectives.

Capability vs. Skills Training

Most organizations don’t teach the capabilities that determine whether a worker can adapt when their tools, workflows, or responsibilities fundamentally change.

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