Leighanne's Learning Notes

The leaders who are thriving right now aren't the ones with the best strategies. They're the ones who can change direction without losing momentum.

Mary Cooper of P.F. Chang's on why resilience and adaptability are the defining skills for L&D professionals right now — and what it looks like in practice when your team is watching how you respond.

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Whatever is happening in the world walks into the workplace with your people.

can't afford to ignore that.

Dr. Hope Eady of Habitat for Humanity International makes the case that staying attuned to broader socioeconomic trends isn't optional for L&D professionals — it's what allows you to truly meet learners where they are before you try to move them anywhere.

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