Leadership Launchpad - Helping Technical Managers with Leadership Development, Team Development, Management Development and Talent Development.

In this episode of the Making Better podcast, we talk with Ana Smith, the Chief Learning Officer of BrightFlare Performance Solutions. A veteran of companies like Microsoft, GE, and American Express, Ana specializes in helping senior leaders manage the human side of digital transformations. In this episode we talk about a wide range of subjects from career planning and resilience to the importance of leaders having a point of view on technological change.

Check out some of the recommendations from this episode

• The AI Dilemma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoVJKj8lcNQ
• Huberman Lab Podcast: https://www.hubermanlab.com/podcast
• Nigel Marsh: https://www.ted.com/talks/nigel_marsh_how_to_make_work_life_balance_work

Learn more about Ana by visiting

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anasmithtalentstrategist/
• Brightflare.com: https://brightflare.com/

In this episode, host Matt Gjertsen has a personal conversation about the motivation behind creating Better Everyday Studios and the Making Better podcast. He shares his optimism for the future of talent development and emphasizes the importance of continuously pushing the boundaries of individual, team, and organizational capabilities. Matt discusses his ambitious goals for the podcast in 2024, which include widening the scope of guests to appeal to a broader audience. Additionally, he outlines how Better Everyday Studios plans to focus on the talent launch system to drive business outcomes through enhanced employee training. Matt's realistic yet optimistic approach offers valuable insights for individuals and businesses seeking to make improvements in talent development and personal growth.

In this special year-end episode of Making Better, we dive into the transformative lessons learned in 2023 with a lineup of dynamic industry leaders. From Matthew Daniel's work to build new workplace skills to Sarah Cannistra's fateful embrace of change, our guests reflect on growth and strategy. We hear about aligning passion with business needs, the shift from expert to facilitator, and the courageous pursuit of rejections. As we round out the year, thoughts turn to anticipation of 2024's endeavors. Wisdom flows on building community, practicing mindfulness, and learning the art of saying 'no' for greater impact. This episode is a treasure trove of insights, pushing us towards a more intentional, values-driven approach to work and life.

Prepare to be propelled into a realm where personal growth meets the stars in episode 52 of "Making Better." Join us as Lorettaa Hidalgo Whitesides shares the "most helpful skill for success,"—letting go of resentments, a process she calls "getting off it." She unveils her unique 8-week Space Kind Leadership Training program, focused not on accolades, but on nurturing self-love, daily joy, and deep relationships. She also touches upon the significance of vulnerability and authenticity in leadership within the space industry, underscoring the need for a human-centric approach to talent development.

If you want to hear more from Loretta, visit www.spacekind.org and www.lorettawhitesides.com.

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Betty Dannewitz shares her story on today's episode how she broke into AR, the untapped potential it holds for the learning industry, and her hands-on experience with tools like Zapper.

We’ll explore the challenges AR faces, its comparison to the rise of e-learning, and the innovative ways it can be integrated with learning management systems. We'll also touch on Betty’s passion for karaoke and how it ties into creating communities and conquering fears.

So tune in for a session full of insights on embracing new technologies in talent development. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more from Making Better!

Make sure to checkout the ifyouaskbetty podcast: https://ifyouaskbetty.com/podcast/

You can find Betty’s book recommendation of Hidden Potential by Adam Grant here: https://amzn.to/3Qqp3eI

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This week’s episode is an amazing conversation with Billy Saleebey, a great friend of mine. Billy is the former Head of Global Sales & Product Training and is currently CEO and Co-Founder of Podify, a podcast production company, and is the host of the business podcast Insight Out. During this conversation we talk about his career, the most common insights that move people forward and how to create an environment that encourages those insights.

Make sure to check out these great recommendations:

E-Myth: https://amzn.to/3ufdf7J

The Checklist Manifesto: https://amzn.to/47I7GNt

Also, add the Insight Out podcast to you listening queue: https://www.insightoutshow.com/

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Welcome to Making Better, the podcast dedicated to creating a better world through individual and organization development. I'm your host, Matt Gjertsen, and today we're having a deep-dive conversation on episode 49 with our remarkable guest, Andy Storch.

Andy is an inspiring author, speaker, facilitator, and a master at connecting people. In his quest to inspire people to be intentional with their lives and careers, he has unearthed alternative paths to success and the mounting awareness of those paths. Today, we'll discuss the pivotal need for individuals to take ownership of their career growth, the importance of empathy and curiosity as key skills in any career role, and how challenges can pose both restricting and transformative effects on employee engagement.

If you'd like to hear more from Andy, visit his website: www.andystorch.com, and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch/

Check out these book recommendations from the episode:

• Daily Stoic: https://amzn.to/40xI9oc
• Mindset: https://amzn.to/3FR70tj

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Ryan Findley is a strategist, product leader, designer (product & learning experience), and lifelong educator. He is currently the Chief Learning Strategist at Learn to Win, a learning platform focused on delivering more actionable and focused-learning experiences. In this discussion we touch on Ryan’s time leading learning programs in Africa and what technology can do to improve learning outcomes.

Checkout these book recommendations from the episode:

Thinking In Bets by Annie Duke

What’s Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societies by Tim Urban

Reach out to Ryan on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ryanfindley

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On this week’s episode of Making Better, we talk with Kristin Torrance, an Immersive Learning Engineer who focuses on applying learning sciences, instructional design, and data science practices to create effective learning experiences. In this episode we discuss the current state of XR technology, the situations it is best suited to, and how learning teams should think about using Virtual Reality or Mixed Reality solutions. We also spend a moment discussing her involvement with the development of Learning Engineering as a process for creating more effective learning experiences.

Make sure to follow Kristin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristintorrence/ and Twitter: https://twitter.com/KrisTorrenceLXD

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Ann Rollins is going to shed light on an important aspect of learning content development: copyright and protected content. With the prevalence of information at our fingertips, it's easy to fall into the trap of using content without permission, but Ann is here to help us navigate the dos and don'ts of content usage. She'll explain the potential pitfalls of misusing copyrighted content and offer practical solutions to avoid breaking the law.

So get ready to dive into the fascinating world of understanding learner needs and content development, with invaluable insights from Ann.

If you want to hear more from Ann, find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annreneerollins/

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