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Chairman of the Board of Allied Beverage Group, New Jersey’s largest distributor of liquor and wine, discusses the valuable consulting services provided by TSG. With a workforce of approximately 850 employees, Allied Beverage Group aims to create and maintain a high-performance workforce. Through a comprehensive employee engagement survey, they identified five critical areas for improvement:…

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Transforming Learning: Achieving Measurable Impact

Chief Learning Officer at Johnson Controls, discusses the critical challenge and strategic need for implementing a learning initiative within the company. The goal was to create a learning culture that would have a profound and measurable impact on Johnson Controls’ business. Karen emphasizes the importance of harnessing learning expertise toward common objectives, measurements, and impact…

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How Skills can be Applied to Create Value

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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From Freshmen to Founders: Michigan Students Take on Higher Ed’s Summer Melt Crisis with MeetYourClass
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A growing number of colleges are struggling to convert applicants into enrolled students—and to keep them engaged through graduation. With Gen Z students relying heavily on familiar digital platforms like Instagram and Discord for social interaction, traditional college tools for orientation, enrollment, and community-building often miss the mark. According to research, between 10 to 40…

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The Future of Flight Depends on Mechanics, Not Machines: How Jets MRO is Solving the Aviation Maintenance Talent Gap
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Private aviation is booming—but behind the sleek jets and luxury cabins lies a hidden crisis. A looming shortage of qualified aviation maintenance technicians threatens to ground growth. According to Boeing’s 2023 Pilot and Technician Outlook, the industry will need about 690,000 new maintenance technicians by 2042. While private jet usage is skyrocketing, the infrastructure to…

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Stride at 25: Redefining the Digital Learning Ecosystem for Today’s K–12 Learners
May 28, 2025

As virtual learning matures and school choice accelerates across the U.S.,the 25th anniversary of Stride Inc. offers a moment to reflect on how far the digital learning ecosystem has come and where it’s headed.. Once known as K12 Inc., the company helped pioneer online education at scale. But in a landscape shaped by evolving…

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From Search (SEO) to Answers with Generative AI
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In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma—founder of Spark Novus, which partners with marketing leaders to adopt AI responsibly and strategically—hosts Mike Ensing, Founder and CEO of Revere AI. They explore how LLMs are revolutionizing search, shifting the customer journey, and forcing a new marketing playbook where brand discovery is increasingly…

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How Skills can be Applied to Create Value
June 13, 2023

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…

Read More
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…

Read More
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…

Read More
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,…

Read More
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Driving Employee Development through Culture and Purpose
June 9, 2023

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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Maximizing Organizational Success
June 15, 2023

Chairman of the Board of Allied Beverage Group, New Jersey’s largest distributor of liquor and wine, discusses the valuable consulting services provided by TSG. With a workforce of approximately 850 employees, Allied Beverage Group aims to create and maintain a high-performance workforce. Through a comprehensive employee engagement survey, they identified five critical areas for improvement:…

Read More
Transforming Learning: Achieving Measurable Impact

Chief Learning Officer at Johnson Controls, discusses the critical challenge and strategic need for implementing a learning initiative within the company. The goal was to create a learning culture that would have a profound and measurable impact on Johnson Controls’ business. Karen emphasizes the importance of harnessing learning expertise toward common objectives, measurements, and impact…

Read More
Transforming Dover Federal Credit Union: A Journey of Success and Partnership

CEO of Dover Federal Credit Union, discusses the credit union’s journey of transformation and the ongoing success they have experienced since working with TSG. The conversation reflects on the challenges faced by the credit union when they initially partnered with TSG. During that time, Dover Federal Credit Union was struggling in various aspects. There were…

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Achieving Alignment, Accountability, and Sustainable Culture through Partnership

Marquette Savings Bank discuss their journey of transformation and the positive impact of working with TSG, on their strategic plan. They reflect on the initial state of the bank, where various processes were already in place for monitoring performance, coaching employees, and sales coaching. However, there was a realization that these efforts needed to be…

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Maximizing Organizational Success
June 15, 2023

Chairman of the Board of Allied Beverage Group, New Jersey’s largest distributor of liquor and wine, discusses the valuable consulting services provided by TSG. With a workforce of approximately 850 employees, Allied Beverage Group aims to create and maintain a high-performance workforce. Through a comprehensive employee engagement survey, they identified five critical areas for improvement:…

Read More
Transforming Learning: Achieving Measurable Impact

Chief Learning Officer at Johnson Controls, discusses the critical challenge and strategic need for implementing a learning initiative within the company. The goal was to create a learning culture that would have a profound and measurable impact on Johnson Controls’ business. Karen emphasizes the importance of harnessing learning expertise toward common objectives, measurements, and impact…

Read More
Transforming Dover Federal Credit Union: A Journey of Success and Partnership

CEO of Dover Federal Credit Union, discusses the credit union’s journey of transformation and the ongoing success they have experienced since working with TSG. The conversation reflects on the challenges faced by the credit union when they initially partnered with TSG. During that time, Dover Federal Credit Union was struggling in various aspects. There were…

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Achieving Alignment, Accountability, and Sustainable Culture through Partnership

Marquette Savings Bank discuss their journey of transformation and the positive impact of working with TSG, on their strategic plan. They reflect on the initial state of the bank, where various processes were already in place for monitoring performance, coaching employees, and sales coaching. However, there was a realization that these efforts needed to be…

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Partnering for Purpose: Transforming Education at Foundation Academy
June 6, 2023

Chief Talent Officer at Foundation Academy, reflects on the partnership with TSG and its impact on the school’s current and future state. Foundation Academy is a K-12 public charter school in Trenton, New Jersey, dedicated to excellence in education and equipping students with the skills for success beyond the classroom. The collaboration with TSG provided…

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Prioritizing to Ensure Success in Learning and Development
June 9, 2023

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…

Read More
Transforming Dover Federal Credit Union: A Journey of Success and Partnership
June 8, 2023

CEO of Dover Federal Credit Union, discusses the credit union’s journey of transformation and the ongoing success they have experienced since working with TSG. The conversation reflects on the challenges faced by the credit union when they initially partnered with TSG. During that time, Dover Federal Credit Union was struggling in various aspects. There were…

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Achieving Alignment, Accountability, and Sustainable Culture through Partnership
June 7, 2023

Marquette Savings Bank discuss their journey of transformation and the positive impact of working with TSG, on their strategic plan. They reflect on the initial state of the bank, where various processes were already in place for monitoring performance, coaching employees, and sales coaching. However, there was a realization that these efforts needed to be…

Read More
Partnering for Purpose: Transforming Education at Foundation Academy
June 6, 2023

Chief Talent Officer at Foundation Academy, reflects on the partnership with TSG and its impact on the school’s current and future state. Foundation Academy is a K-12 public charter school in Trenton, New Jersey, dedicated to excellence in education and equipping students with the skills for success beyond the classroom. The collaboration with TSG provided…

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