Podcasts – Total Solutions Group
Jim Link, Chief Human Resources Officer at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), shared valuable insights on the field of learning and development. He emphasized the importance of viewing L&D as a means to create value and drive business impact. Link stressed the need to understand the business deeply and align L&D initiatives with…
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Transforming Leadership through Purposeful Actions
Trent Savage, the Chief Human Resources Officer for Mountain America Credit Union, discusses the importance of learning and development in the post-pandemic era. He emphasizes the need to create a learning culture and a development mindset within organizations, engaging business leaders and demonstrating the compelling urgency for continuous learning. Trent highlights the evolving expectations and…
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Using Technology to Match Real Life Learning
In this episode of the L&D Transformation podcast, Jack Gottlieb interviews Lou Tedrick, the VP for Global Learning and Development at Verizon. Lou explains that her role involves supporting employees and external learners who contribute to Verizon’s customer experience. She emphasizes the importance of the intersection between employee development, organizational culture, and customer engagement. Lou…
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Building Employee Engagement on All Levels
In a recent podcast interview, Shradha Prakash, the talent management leader for Prudential’s US and international businesses, discussed the evolving landscape of learning and development. She highlighted the accessibility and fun aspects of learning, facilitated by technology platforms that extend beyond traditional corporate or classroom settings. Shradha emphasized the increasing focus on employee experience, well-being,…
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Driving Employee Development through Culture and Purpose
In a recent episode of the L&D Transformation Podcast, Jolene Skinner, Vice President of Engagement Inclusion at MongoDB, discussed the significance of learning and development in today’s organizational landscape. She highlighted the importance of culture and purpose and their impact on employee engagement and performance. Skinner emphasized that organizations are increasingly compelled to focus on…
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Prioritizing to Ensure Success in Learning and Development
Steven Childs, CHRO of Panasonic Automotive and an executive coach, delves into the dynamic world of learning and development. With the evolving priorities and transformations within organizations, Childs emphasizes the vast opportunities present in the L&D space. He emphasizes the need to consolidate various aspects, such as technology tools, leadership skills, and mindset, under the…
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Stronger Training Pipelines and Smarter Social Media Can Help Solve HVAC’s Talent Shortage
The skilled trades are at a crossroads. By some industry estimates, for every five experienced technicians retiring, only two new ones are entering the field—highlighting a growing HVAC talent gap. At the same time, buildings are becoming more complex, more connected, and more dependent on high-performance mechanical systems. The stakes are real: without a…
Where Design Meets Durability: Why Commercial Surfaces Must Support Safety, Cleanability, and Long-Term Value
When a commercial space fails, it often fails quietly: a lobby floor that becomes slippery when wet, a hotel bathroom that is difficult to clean, a healthcare surface that cannot withstand constant disinfection, or an office finish that looks great until afternoon glare makes the room uncomfortable. These are not purely aesthetic problems; they are…
Crafted Journey How To: Building a Creative Career Across Scripts, Stages, and Sound
Creative careers rarely move in a straight line, especially for writers working across stage, screen, audio, books, and independent film. Sustaining that kind of life often means finding opportunities wherever they appear, building a strong network, staying open to different formats, and saying yes to collaborations that can lead somewhere unexpected. The stakes are…
EMR Strategy, Consulting, and Career Pivots with MedSys Co-Founder Mark Embry
Electronic medical records (EMRs) have moved from a back-office upgrade to a frontline determinant of care quality, clinician burnout, and hospital economics. With U.S. hospitals often spending tens to hundreds of millions—sometimes exceeding $100 million—on EMR implementations, the stakes have never been higher for getting both the technology and the human adoption right. As…
