Return on Intelligence

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Aug 2024

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Technology is moving at exponential rate and so is the way that we learn, adapt and lead successful employees and organizations. Join Rich Fernandez on the Return on Intelligence podcast, powered by Absorb LMS and SIY Global, as we explore influential leaders within the learning leadership space who share real stories, successes, failures and the drive that keeps them going to take on today's biggest learning challenges. Learn more: https://absorbl.ms/ROIdetails

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August 20, 2024Episode 1148 min

Ep. 11 | Reinventing management and empowering workers with Gary Hamel

Gary Hamill, co-author of Wall Street Journal best seller, Humanocracy (www.humanocracy.com) and a thought leader in leadership and management, joins Rich Fernandez of SIY Global to discuss workplace management and the impact it can have on innovation within organizations. Gary highlights the limitations of bureaucratic structures and the importance of balancing freedom and control systems. The conversation emphasizes ways learning and development teams can implement these strategies to establish better ways of working.

August 13, 2024Episode 1038 min

Ep. 10 | Lifelong learning and developing leaders with Kimberly Williams

Absorb LMS’ CEO, Kimberly Williams shares her career journey as a lifelong learner and has a lively conversation with SIY Global’s CEO Rich Fernandez on ways companies can work to develop leadership skills throughout the workforce. They also cover ways L&D can bridge the multi-generational gap, and which skills to look for in potential leaders.

July 23, 2024Episode 934 min

Ep. 9 | Making HR the good guy and creating career paths with Pete Schramm

Our host Rich Fernendez from SIY Global sits down to chat with Pete Schramm about the ideas put forward in his book, Pathfinders: Navigating Your Career Map With A Personal Board of Advisors. Together they discuss how Schramm’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering led him to a career in HR Technologies, and his belief that everyone should build a personal board of advisors to aid in their career pathing. This discussion is helpful for people in L&D and HR who are looking to find ways to create positive impact and career growth for their learners.

January 15, 2024Episode 849 min

Ep. 8 | The Future of AI in Learning and Development with Craig Basford

Listen in as we explore how AI is rapidly transforming the future of business and the L&D landscape with Craig Basford from Absorb LMS. He shares his experiences and thoughts on the promising opportunities of AI—and the critical need for careful implementation, considering both risks and legal implications. Learn how Absorb can grow with your organization: https://absorbl.ms/3qpEknp

July 16, 2024Episode 832 min

Ep. 8 | How to create and measure the impact of L&D with Laura Overton

Laura Overton joins Rich Fernandez for an in-depth discussion on the importance of staying curious about your learners’ needs, while aligning learning initiatives and understanding business goals to demonstrate impact.Laura shares her research learnings and four-stage model of learning maturity. Their discussion encourages L&D practitioners to be bold, open-minded, and deliberate in shaping the future of the industry.

December 19, 2023Episode 730 min

Ep. 7 | Tapping into the Power of L&D to Develop Top Talent with Britni Warner

Listen in as we explore how to best develop future leaders at both a personal and organizational level. Britni Warner from Sony Electronics shares her experiences and thoughts on enhancing employee and organizational growth with the help of an LMS.Learn how Absorb can grow with your organization: https://absorbl.ms/3qpEknp

July 9, 2024Episode 749 min

Ep. 7 | Finding mindstates, superpowers, and rituals to help shape your company culture with Frederik Pferdt

Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist and author of “WHAT’S NEXT IS NOW: How To Live Future Ready” Frederik Pferdt joins Rich Fernandez to discuss the concept of a future ready mindstate.The conversation covers the shift from focusing on what we want to do in the future to how we want to be in the future. Frederik also explains the concept of Dimension X, a unique superpower that each individual possesses, and emphasizes the importance of discovering and using this superpower to shape our future.

November 27, 2023Episode 637 min

Ep. 6 | Scaling your Learning Globally with Valeria Pasca

Scaling a learning program internationally, at a rapidly growing company comes with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. As Valeria Pasca progressed in her role, so did the company she worked for. As the Senior Manager of Global Learning at Juice Plus, she was responsible for personalizing and localizing content for a diverse group of learners across the globe. Tune in as Al and Valeria talk about what it means to deploy empathy at scale while still meeting the goals of a growing business.

July 2, 2024Episode 641 min

Ep. 6 | Transformative Tech and the Future of Work with Nichol Bradford

Nichol Bradford, Executive-in-Residence for AI + HI at The Society for Human Resource Management, defines and discusses the impact of transformative technology in work and society.Bradford and host Rich Fernandez also discusses the opportunities and risks of AI in the future, highlighting the need for a human-centered approach and the cultivation of an agile and curious mindset.

June 18, 2024Episode 539 min

Ep. 5 | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and other essential leadership skills with Cecily Mak

Cecily Mak has worked as a lawyer, a CEO, a member of multiple boards, and is now embarking on becoming a published author.She shares her experiences to illustrate some dos and don’ts of becoming an honest leader with strong emotional skills.Mak also provides tips on how to boost your confidence and quell Imposter Syndrome.