Research has identified the relationship between organizations with cultures that are responsive to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and improved measurable business results. In this episode, we speak with DEIB expert Ken De Loreto, a consultant with Zeiberg Consulting with more than 30 years experience in learning. In this discussion, Ken explains how changing behaviors […]
How do you build a modern and engaged learning culture at the public agency that operates the oldest subway system in North America? In this episode, we’re joined by Jay Letourneau, who discusses his experience leading learning and organizational development for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, who operates public transportation in Massachusetts and the greater
In this episode, we explore learning leadership with Adele Cook, the Chief Learning Officer of the State of Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), including how the agency serves and supports its stakeholders and learners. In this interview, we explore how DES gains alignment and buy-in for learning programs, and how making the skills and
In this episode, we focus on learning leadership with an interview with Tracy Salters, the Director of Global Learning and Development at American Airlines. With a learner population of between 135,000 and 150,000 learners globally, Tracy’s team of 22 learning professionals are responsible for managing programs across multiple disciplines and topics. The conversation explores the
Delegation, the skills and practice of assigning tasks and responsibilities to others, is an important skill for managers and non-managers. Developing the skills and a practice of delegation can create growth for individuals and organizations. In this episode, we explore delegation with expert consultant Joanne Polichetti, the creator of the Delegation Bootcamp, which provides learners
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In the past several years, knowledge workers have embraced technical skills and the realities of blended and remote work. For many, particularly those who are in people-centric sales roles, this new way of working has created new challenges to find ways to relate to customers, to manage their time, but also to manage their own
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Are you looking to increase your networking power in order to drive a successful fundraising campaign? AXIOM friend and partner Karen Hinds of Workplace Success has a great LIVE workshop coming up next month that will teach you to do exactly that: Increase your quality relationships and launch a successful fundraising drive through this workshop.
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Technical words and phrases are longer and more difficult to pronounce than language used in daily conversational speech. Knowing how to say them, where to emphasize the syllables or what intonation works best can be tricky. AXIOM has a great workshop through partner CAL Learning that can help make you much more confident in pronouncing
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Linking while speaking is probably something you never even thought about. But if you are a native English speaker, you do it. Can you explain it? Probably not, but it does come naturally to many of us. Some non-native English speakers speak a language that doesn’t inherently ‘link’ (like Chinese). How can you train yourself
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Have you ever been misunderstood because someone thought your sarcasm was serious? It could have been that they missed the intonation of your voice, or it could be that in their culture, intonation is interpreted differently. We all know English is a tricky language to learn, especially when you throw in the voice patterns that
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