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If you're tired of seeing your learning initiatives dismissed as mere checkbox exercises, it's time to listen up. Shana Storey's recipe for success transforms L&D from an afterthought to a powerhouse for career development and leadership growth. Here's how to make it happen. 👇 🤝 Secure leadership support: Make sure that leadership explicitly endorses and supports learning initiatives to encourage employees to prioritize and integrate learning into their teams' daily activities. 🧬 Clearly align L&D with business goals: Connect strategic L&D initiatives directly to the organization's business objectives to shift learning from a transactional task to a critical part of achieving business success. 🧠 Promote a learning and growth mindset: Foster a culture where learning is seen as integral to job performance and career development to ensure it becomes a seamless part of employees' daily routines rather than an additional task. And there's plenty more advice where this came from! Learn more from Shana Storey at Progyny, Inc., Heather Blue at 360Learning, and Rea Rotholz at Hone here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gDVB8Zvb

Our world at work is not going to magically change and we NEED a change. Do we want a future where the majority of people are disengaged in their roles? Where people don’t feel cared for by their leaders? Where there isn’t trust or psychological safety? Where we are so burned out that we numb out?⁣ ⁣ It seems like such a big undertaking, but we CAN change our world. We can’t do it alone, but we can do it together. What an incredible opportunity we have to make a difference. What do we want our legacy as leaders to be?⁣ ⁣ If you aren’t sure where to start, one place is our Human Leadership Program. We offer it four times a year (and our 11th program is taking place right now! Shout out to the 367 people who signed up to join us this week). The program is virtual and it’s also pay-what-you-can because we don’t want there to be a single barrier to joining this movement to build a better, more human world at work. ⁣ ⁣ We only have two programs left this year, one in August and one in November. We want you there no matter your role, title, industry, or level of experience. We are ALL leaders and we ALL have the chance to make a difference. ⁣ ⁣ Join us to learn how to build a more human world at work around you—one where there is trust, humanity, compassion, empathy, courageous conversations, authenticity, psychological safety to screw up—and so much more. ⁣ ⁣ Reserve your ticket at the link in my bio—and if you are part of our 11th class joining us this week, I can’t wait to see you today for day two! 🧡

Over the weekend, I had the privilege of participating in a leadership retreat in my capacity as Marketing & Engagement Manager for the Jamaica Defence Force Cooperative Credit Union. What set this retreat apart from others I've attended is that it wasn’t solely focused on marketing. Instead, it was about the overall strategic direction of our organization, directly impacting our business operations and guiding both our short-term and long-term objectives. What resonated with me most was our use of various strategic models, such as SWOT, PESTLE, Three Horizons, and Rich Picture, to address three critical questions: 1.How will we win? 2.What capabilities must we have? 3.What management systems are required? This retreat wasn’t about setting specific targets, like loan portfolio growth or reducing delinquency rates. It was about anticipating the systems, technologies, and social and cultural factors that will shape our business operations. By accurately predicting and addressing these elements, we ensure the long-term health and success of our organization. Personally, my mantra in life is always to question the ‘WHY?’ By questioning the why, we uncover the reasons behind our actions and the outcomes we aim to achieve.

Fact: There is no do over!! All we have is this one chance to protect & preserve our Environment. In October 2023, my Organization, The Diamond Incubator Ltd Made history locally, by hosting the first ever Spark "200" Leadership Symposium– A groundbreaking paperless event. Our innovative approach to this event was a testament to our unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability, As reflected in our current Strategic plan. By going paperless, we took a significant step towards recognizing & acting upon the vital role a sustainable environment plays in our lives & work. Every Non Profit or Organization in general can play their part in helping to green the future, By implementing the 10 strategies highlighted in the carousel below. P.S How are you playing your part in helping to preserve & protect our environment?

A leadership lesson from my early morning office . Take the time to celebrate your teams success. It doesn’t need to cost a lot to do . Do one handwritten note (on nice paper - NOT a sticky note) and thank someone on your team for doing a great job (be specific) . Do it now ! It builds loyalty and trust . Make this a daily habit and see how the culture in your organization starts to change .

Meet our January Leadership Alumni Spotlight: Leah Reda! HOMETOWN: Sarasota, Fl TITLE: Vice President, Human Resources COMPANY: Rumble LEADERSHIP YEAR: 2019 How do you stay connected with area professionals? "I stay connected with area professionals through volunteerism, engaging in networking, and attending events hosted by various professional organizations. Plus, I love connecting with people on platforms like LinkedIn! It’s a fantastic way to keep up with their updates, share insights, and dive into meaningful discussions that resonate with my industry and interests." What was the most impactful part about the Leadership Sarasota program? "The Leadership Sarasota program was a truly transformative experience! Being a native of Sarasota, I thought I was plugged in, and I was wrong. There is so much more going on than you know about. The most impactful part for me was the chance to connect and engage with incredible local leaders. It was so inspiring to dive deep into the heartbeat of our community. The immersive experience with monthly field trips and thought-provoking discussions provided invaluable insights that opened my eyes to Sarasota." What’s the best piece of professional advice you have been given? "The best piece of professional advice I’ve received is to embrace continuous growth and learning. It’s all about staying curious and being open to new experiences! This mindset not only enhances your skill set but also prepares you for unexpected opportunities that can lead to amazing pathways in your career and personal life. It’s an exhilarating journey of self-discovery and professional development!"

Flexible working is gaining more and more traction in the education sector, contributing solutions to challenges such as teacher retention, recruitment, and staff wellbeing. Capita, funded by the Department for Education (DfE), is delivering a programme to promote flexible working practices in multi-academy trusts and schools, which includes a series of free training and support webinars. Join John Faulconbridge, Capita Entrust programme lead, and Rebecca Cramer, CEO of Reach Schools, at SAfE's Leadership Conference in March to find out how to implement flexible working successfully in your school. Read more and book tickets here: https://lnkd.in/erfg6Sm8

✨ Another great example of an organization supporting equity, inclusion, leadership development and more through employee resource groups: The Greenbrier Companies. For my latest article for Progressive Railroading's RailPrime platform, I spoke with Greenbrier's diversity, equity and inclusion specialist to learn about the companies' eight employee-led resource groups. Through discussions and professional development opportunities, these employee resource groups support both personal and professional growth. Read it at the link below! 😊

The Partnership, Inc.'s BioDiversity Fellows program designed for rising mid-career leaders of color working in life sciences and health care is open for registration! Through executive coaching, faculty-led sessions and a cohort-driven experience, BioDiversity Fellows equips professionals with tools, resources and relationships to expand leadership pathways. The Partnership’s leadership development programs are designed to accelerate professional growth, expand leadership skills, and support the advancement of professionals of color at each stage of their career. Learn more about all leadership programs opportunities developed for early and mid-career professionals of color at https://lnkd.in/emphU5wD or contact Claire Cooper at ccooper@thepartnershipinc.org.

Feature alert! You can find this article about The Greenbrier Companies' employee resource groups and more on RailPrime.