Using Passion to Become a True Business Partner

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Deadra Welcome

Learning professionals often enter the field after working in a non-HR position first. Many actually lack proper education and training when they enter the field; therefore, informal learning on the job becomes the way that many of us learn our trade. Although learning ... More »

Beyond Charisma: What Followers Really Need From Their Leaders

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Thomas Bateman

I had known him for only a few minutes when Paul said to me, in so many words, "Dude, you should join. It'll be great." He was organizing a risky venture and recruiting his team. Should I follow? He appeared to be a born leader: persuasive, confident, energetic, passion... More »

Mirror, Mirror: 6 Development Conversations to Have With Yourself

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Lois J. Zachary

Beth had been a learning and development specialist for two years and accomplished everything she'd set out to do and more. In addition, she had volunteered to take on extra assignments. Now that these assignments were coming to a close, her job had become routine, and ... More »

A Clear, Elevating Goal

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Harry Jansen Kraemer

To build, motivate, and engage your team requires the team members to be as passionate about achieving an objective as you are. Of course, that means you must have a high degree of energy and commitment around what you're trying to accomplish. Your leadership comes not ... More »

Hooray I’m The Leader! Now What?

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Kevin Eikenberry

Perhaps you have been looking forward to this day for a long time. As a learning professional, you have most certainly helped, encouraged, trained, and coached others to get their promotions and advance their careers. You have celebrated, high-fived, and encouraged them... More »