Leading Learning Podcast
Episodes
277: Evidence-Based Evaluation with Rob Brinkerhoff and Daniela Schroeter
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learning science uses evidence-based practice to support learning, and evaluation plays a critical role in providing that evidence by revealing learni...
276. Practice and Feedback: Evidence-Based Tools for Learning
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Practice and feedback are essential to effective learning, yet all too often they aren’t given the time and attention they deserve by learning busin...
275: Designing Content Scientifically with Ruth Colvin Clark and Myra Roldan
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Both Ruth Colvin Clark and Myra Roldan are evidence-based learning designers who combine a nuanced understanding of learning theory with years of hand...
274: Needs, Wants, and Learning Science
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learner needs are important—but, in the context of learning businesses, learner wants are just as important. Correctly satisfying these needs and wa...
273: Effective Learning with Learning Scientist Megan Sumeracki
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Megan Sumeracki is an associate professor of psychology at Rhode Island College and co-founder of The Learning Scientists, a group of cognitive p...
272: Learning Science for Learning Impact
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For any organization offering learning, learning science is important. But it’s arguably even more important for learning businesses because of the ...
271. Making Learntech's Promise Real
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we close out our seven-part series on the frontiers of learntech, we want to help you make sense of what the wide-ranging topics that emerged mean ...
270. Digital Transformation with Ashish Rangnekar
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ashish Rangnekar, a self-described lifelong learner, is co-founder and CEO of BenchPrep, where he’s focused on helping organizations digitally tran...
269. Finding XR's Sweet Spot with Sam Sannandeji
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recognized as a leader in extended reality (XR) learning, Sam Sannandeji is founder and CEO of Modest Tree, a Canadian company providing immersive so...
268. Bias and Equity in Learntech
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This marks the halfway point in our series on the frontiers of learntech. Our hope is that you have already begun to consider the implications this in...
267: The Future Learning Ecosystem with Sae Schatz
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout her career, Sae Schatz has been deeply immersed in the application and advancement of learntech. She currently serves as director of the Ad...
266: AI, Data, and Optimism with Donald Clark
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With an unmatched passion, knowledge, and optimism related to advances in learntech, Donald Clark has over three decades of experience at the intersec...
265: Learntech: The Next Generation
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learning technology is on the cusp of a renaissance. It’s poised to explode, proving to be essential to the smooth functioning of society and the da...
264: The Third Sector of Education: Sustaining and Shaping Society
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve reached the final installment in our seven-part series on the third sector of education—the sector serving the millions of adults who contin...
263: Uncovering Opportunity in Challenges with LaTrease Garrison
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
LaTrease Garrison is executive vice president of the education division at the American Chemical Society (ACS), which serves learners in the chemical ...
262: Continuous Development with Nigel Paine
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With over 25 years of experience in corporate learning, London-based Nigel Paine has spent the entirety of his career intersecting with the third sect...
261: Reflecting with Anthony Carnevale
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This marks the midpoint in our seven-part series on the surge of the third sector of education—the now essential sector serving the continuing educa...
260: Accrediting Lifelong Learning with Casandra Blassingame
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With over 20 years of experience in higher education, particularly in continuing and professional studies, Casandra Blassingame has dedicated her ca...
259: Long-Life Learning with Michelle Weise
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a leading expert and true innovator related to the future of learning and work, Dr. Michelle Weise has had the unique opportunity to engage with a...
258: The Third Sector of Education
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new year and we’re kicking it off with another seven-episode series of the podcast. Our previous series focused on the learning business in...
257: Beginning Again
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap up our series on the learning business in disruptive times, it’s important to reflect on what we’ve learned and consider where we go ne...
256: Risking Innovation in Disruptive Times with Shawn Boynes of AAA
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With 25 years of experience in the association sector, Shawn Boynes, executive director of American Association for Anatomy (AAA), spent the greater p...
255: Cooperative Learning and Leading with Tracey Steiner
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the senior vice president for education and training at NRECA, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Tracey Steiner oversees the dev...
254: Possibilities and Complexities
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve reached the midpoint in our series on the learning business in disruptive times so we want to take some time to reflect on what we’ve learne...
253: Diversity and Disruption with Shilpa Alimchandani
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With over two decades of experience in DEI leadership development and intercultural learning, Shilpa Alimchandani, author of Communicating Development...
252: Leading in Disruptive Times with Seth Kahan
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Kahan is founder of the consulting firm, Visionary Leadership and author of the business bestsellers, Getting Change Right, Getting Innovatio...
251: Times of Disruption
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a couple months since we released episode 250 of the Leading Learning Podcast and we're excited to be back with a new, revamped series...
250: Turning the Lens on Leading Learning Listeners
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In yet another exciting milestone for Leading Learning, we are thrilled to have officially reached episode 250 of the podcast. It’s hard to believe ...
249: The Upskilling Imperative with Shelley Osborne of Udemy
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Vice President of Learning at Udemy, Shelley Osborne is a true learning leader who is passionate about building cultures of learning that enable th...
248: Off-Trail and Self-Directed Learning with Blake Boles
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Boles is the founder and director of Unschool Adventures, a company that gives self-directed teens and young adults—mostly unschoolers—an op...
247: Transactional to Transformational with Micène Fontaine
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Micène Fontaine is the executive director at Design Arts Seminars (DAS), an accredited provider of continuing education for design professionals that...
246: 3 Conditions of Learner Engagement
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learner engagement is one of the holy grails of learning businesses—if the learner isn’t engaged, learning is unlikely to happen. So what are the ...
245: The Indispensable Community with Richard Millington
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Feverbee founder and return podcast guest, Richard Millington has spent over a decade helping hundreds of companies around the world develop successf...
244: E-Learning Uncovered with Diane Elkins
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Diane Elkins is co-founder of Artisan E-Learning, a custom e-learning development company, and E-Learning Uncovered, a company specializing in trainin...
243: Revisiting the Learning Business Maturity Model
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The current coronavirus crisis is necessitating major changes in how many learning businesses meet existing needs. For example, a change like investin...
242: The Adaptation Advantage with Heather McGowan
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Future-of-work strategist and return podcast guest, Heather McGowan is an in-demand, internationally known thought leader and speaker. She helps lea...
241:The Truth in Learning, Leadership, and Motivation with Matthew Richter
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As president at The Thiagi Group, Matthew Richter is a recognized expert and thought leader in the areas of management, leadership, and performance te...
240: Is E-learning Effective?
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is e-learning effective? It’s a seemingly age-old question but a rather important one to address now when—due to COVID-19—many traditional forms...
239: Creating Engaging Virtual Events with Arianna Rehak
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Arianna Rehak is co-founder and CEO of Matchbox Virtual Media, a firm that helps organizations produce virtual events that foster meaningful conversat...
238: Pioneering the Path to Connectivism, MOOCs, and Learning Analytics with George Siemens
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. George Siemens is professor at the University of Texas at Arlington and director of the Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning (C3L) at the ...
237: Right Price, Right Now
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to figure out how to effectively price educational offerings is something many learning businesses struggle with, even under normal circumstanc...
236: Focusing on the Future of Learning with Arlene Pietranton of ASHA
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) is an organization that serves more than 200,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, a...
235: Good Conflict, Selling in a Crisis, and Self-Care with Liz Kislik
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a management consultant, executive coach, and facilitator, Liz Kislik has three decades of experience helping organizations break through barriers ...
234: Implications of the Current Moment for the Future of Online Learning
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting life as we know it, including how we learn. Limits to travel and social distancing have created a resurgence of ...
233: Building the Forever Transaction with Robbie Kellman Baxter
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robbie Kellman Baxter, founder of Peninsula Strategies, is a strategy and marketing expert with more than two decades of experience and an extensive l...
232: Generational Shifts and Alternative Credentials with Jim Fong of UPCEA
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Fong, chief research officer at the University Professional and Continuing Education Association and founding director of UPCEA’s Center for Res...
231: The Re-Trending of Social Learning
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Social learning. It’s a topic that most of us have been hearing about for well over a decade at this point. But it has recently been making a resurg...
230: Learning Design Thinking with Carol Hamilton
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Design thinking is a human-centered, flexible approach to solving big problems. And Carol Hamilton, principal and founder of Grace Social Sector Consu...
229: The eLearning Hype Curve with Andy Hicken of Web Courseworks
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Which learning trends are going to have the most impact on your learning business, and how do you know if they are here to stay? Being able to track h...
228: Virtual Conferences Now
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Virtual conferences are something we’ve been deeply immersed in for years—both because we’ve done a lot of research and writing about them, such...
227: Self-Evolved Leadership with David McKeown
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Outfield Leadership founder, Dave McKeown is a leadership expert who helps individuals, teams, and organizations achieve excellence by doing the ordin...
226: Effective Marketing and Increased Conversion Rates with Tony Paille of AIIM International
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the chief revenue officer for AIIM International – a membership association offering training and certification for information professionals –...
225: The Learning Business
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly does it mean to be a learning business? It’s a topic that permeates our work, but it’s not something we have explicitly discussed in ...
224: Learning and Flow with Jerel Bonner
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In order to effectively prepare for the future of work, it’s critical that we—as individual learners and learning providers—truly understand the...
223: The 60-Year Curriculum with Dr. Chris Dede
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Dede, Professor in Learning Technologies at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, is focused on developing new types of educa...
222: 2020 Learning Business Trends
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020 is now upon us and, in this new year – and decade – there are certainly some key topics that all learning businesses need to make sure they a...
221: 10 Years and 10 Non-Obvious Megatrends with Rohit Bhargava
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rohit Bhargava, an innovation and marketing expert, keynote speaker, and founder of the Non-Obvious Company, strongly believes in the power of non-obv...
220: Exploring Educational Podcasts with Tara Bryan of TLS Learning
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With a passion to create learning experiences that move the needle and greatly impact the success of learners in their organizations, Tara Bryan, foun...
219: Action Mapping and Activity Design with Cathy Moore
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to training design, perhaps focusing on what people need to be able to do, not simply what they need to know, can make all the differenc...
218: The Self Directed Learner
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As individuals in the business of lifelong learning, we need to embrace—and cultivate—the characteristics related to effective learning habits. In...
217: Leading a Learning Economy with Duncan Cox and Taylor Kendal
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With a global mission to “accelerate the world toward 21st century education and workplace infrastructures, address inequity with student and employ...
216: Working Out Loud with John Stepper
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After working three decades for various large, global companies, John Stepper – a self-described “accidental entrepreneur” – began searching f...
215: 3 Factors That Limit Sales of Education
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When trying to understand what it takes to succeed in the education business –particularly when it comes to increasing sales – there are many fact...
214: Innovation and Credit for Prior Learning with Louis Soares of ACE
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With more than two decades of experience in postsecondary education policy and practice, Louis Soares, Chief Learning and Innovation Officer for the A...
213: Diving into Deeper Learning with Dr. Patti Shank
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As an internationally recognized learning designer, speaker, and researcher, Dr. Patti Shank uses evidence-based analysis aimed at improving training,...
212: After Action Live Review
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the launch of a new event recently behind us, we wanted to devote some time to reflect on the experience. And, as we have done with past Leading ...
211: Opening the Door to Lifelong Learning with Grant Aldrich of OnlineDegree.com
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Aldrich, founder and CEO of OnlineDegree.com, is working to remove the major barriers adults are often faced with when deciding whether or not t...
210: Strategic Doing with Ed Morrison
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For over 25 years Ed Morrison, founder and director of the Agile Strategy Lab at Purdue University, has been studying challenges related to how humans...
209: The Art and Science of Effective Feedback
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not unusual to be asked for feedback by a colleague or friend. And, likewise, it’s not unusual to be offered unsolicited feedback, whether f...
208: Never Stop Learning with Dr. Bradley Staats
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Behavioral scientist and operations expert, Dr. Bradley Staats is a professor at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina...
207: Creating Conferences That Work with Adrian Segar
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For almost three decades, Adrian Segar has been designing and facilitating participant-driven and participation-rich meetings. His book, Conferences...
206: 5 Key Aspects of Getting a High Return on Your LMS Investment
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you wonder - or worry - about LMS ROI? When it comes to determining whether to implement a new or replacement learning management system, it’s im...
205: Spanning Leadership and Learning with Dr. Wanda Wallace
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Wanda Wallace, Managing Partner of Leadership Forum, LLC, is committed to changing the world by helping people improve the quality of their conver...
204: A Human-Centered Approach to Technology and Learning with Kate O’Neill
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With a focus on helping humanity prepare for an increasingly data and tech-driven future, Kate O’Neill, AKA the “tech humanist”, helps guide and...
203: 7 Metalearning Moves to Empower Lifelong Learning
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As learning businesses, it’s critical that we know how to empower our learners in order to achieve long-term success. That’s because empowerment i...
202: Showing Your Work with Jane Bozarth
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As a well-known writer, speaker, and practitioner in the world of learning and development, Jane Bozarth is passionate about sharing her experiences a...
201: Learning Engineering and Data Analytics with Dr. Ellen Wagner
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning learning technologist, Dr. Ellen Wagner has extensive leadership experience in the fields learning and learning technology. She’s a se...
200: The Whys and Wheres of Leading Learning
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to believe but this officially marks the 200th episode of the Leading Learning podcast! What originally started as the lead-up to one of ...
199: The Surprising Truth About Human Behaviors and Learning with Daniel H. Pink
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the science behind topics related to human behavior can be extremely powerful for learning businesses. And Daniel H. Pink is the author ...
198: Leading Ultralearning with Scott H Young
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding how to learn and master new and difficult skills is essential in today’s rapidly changing world. And Scott H. Young, a committed lifel...
197: Creating Leverage in the Learning Business
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Leverage is essential to the success of a learning business. It’s about helping learners get the maximum value out of their learning experiences and...
196: The Limitless Power of Credentials with Adrienne and Keith Segundo of Limitless ASR
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With almost four decades of combined experience in the association sector, Adrienne and Keith Segundo are the passionate co-founders of Limitless Asso...
195: Leading a Lifelong Learning Institute with Chris McLeod of OLLI
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With a mission of improving quality of life and engaging minds, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI) provide a distinctive array of lifelong ...
194: Revisiting Adult Learning Theory
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If we had to pick just one thing as the crux of the success of a learning business we’d definitely argue it would have to be the learning experience...
193: Online Learning and the Future of Education with Ray Schroeder
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As a leading expert in online education, Ray Schroeder brings an unmatched depth of knowledge and passion for advancing the field. He’s the current ...
192: Talking Workforce Development with Scott Wiley of OSCPA
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a few years since we last spoke with Scott Wiley, president and CEO of the Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA). And in that time, OSCPA has made ...
191: The 4 Ps of Marketing of Marketing Your Learning Business
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a question: how would you say most people define marketing? Our suspicion - based on a lot of experience - is that when most people think of ...
190: Designing Smarter Learning Experiences with Connie Malamed
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Connie Malamed – a learning experience design consultant and author of Visual Design Solutions: Principles and Creative Inspiration for Learning Pro...
189: Working the Nine Shift with Bill Draves of LERN
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"In just twenty years, some 75% of our lives will change dramatically. We know this because it happened once before. Between 1900 and 1920 life ch...
188: Maximizing Learning with Mindset
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a statement to consider: “You can learn new things, but you can’t really change how intelligent you are.” Would you say you mostly agre...
187: Learning Out Loud with Michelle Ockers
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Ockers is a learning and development strategist who firmly believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to learn and to unlock their full ...
186: Venturing into the EdTech Market with Ian Chiu
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In recent years, there’s been a significant surge in the level of investment flowing into educational technology companies. And with no signs of thi...
185: Revisiting the Learning Revolution
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a while since Jeff’s book, Leading the Learning Revolution: The Expert's Guide to Capitalizing on the Exploding Lifelong Education M...
184: A Generational – and Practical – View of Learning with Michelle Ryan
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As a long trusted source of education for legal professionals, the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) is committed to providing high-quality continuing educ...
183: Making Conferences Learningful with Nancy Bacon and Mark Nilles
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you provide a learning experience that’s truly meaningful? According to this week’s guests on the podcast, Nancy Bacon and Ma...
182: Reach, Revenue, and Impact
21 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are three goals at the heart of almost all learning businesses: reach, revenue, and impact. Reaching the right audience, generating revenue, and...
181: Getting Curious About Curiosity with Francesca Gino
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To be curious is to be human. It’s what drives us to further explore the unknown and discover what we don’t know, which means it plays a vital rol...
180: Cultivating Communities with Rachel Happe of Community Roundtable
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether or not most of us are even aware of it, communities exist in practically all aspects of our lives and they can have a profound impact on learn...
179: Pricing Educational Products
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to the market for lifelong learning, pricing is a key component of success. But what is the "right" or "best" price for ...
178: Putting Foresight - and Artificial Intelligence - First with Jeff De Cagna – Part II
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Part II of our very first two-part interview, we continue the conversation with Jeff De Cagna, respected contrarian thinker on the future of associ...