Learning Works

Join us for an exclusive, no-nonsense conversation with Claire Hughes Johnson, author of "Scaling People," Corporate Officer and Advisor at Stripe, and former executive and board member at Google, HubSpot, and Hallmark. Claire will reveal the bold leadership strategies and practical tools that fuel rapid growth, empower high-impact teams, and spark relentless innovation. Discover how to build fearless leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments, tackle chaos with confidence, and turn talent into unstoppable business growth. Don’t miss this chance to learn from the expert who literally wrote the book on scaling people!

In this episode, Tom Griffiths is joined by Jeff Diana, hyper-growth advisor and former People leader at SuccessFactors, Atlassian, Calendly, and more, for some real talk on the most pressing challenges for HR and L&D teams and the hidden opportunities. They explore strategies to maintain alignment and morale during transitions from hyper-growth to leaner, performance-oriented times. Jeff reveals the qualities that will help HR and L&D professionals thrive in today's environment and shares tips on how to position learning and development initiatives to get executive buy-in. This is the wake-up call every HR and L&D leader needs to hear — it's time to step up, be heard, and take your rightful place at the executive table.

Join Tom Griffiths and Alex Khurgin, learning experience designer, co-founder at PeopleHat, and AI fanatic, as they dive into the world of AI in L&D. They discuss AI trends, the value of experimentation, and practical tips for collaboration with AI in the workplace. Learn how to stay ahead with AI tools and implement AI effectively in your organization.

In this episode, Tom Griffiths is joined again by Dr. Will Thalheimer, a world-renowned L&D practitioner, researcher, and author with nearly four decades of expertise. In part two of their discussion, Tom and Will discuss how to collect data that is actually meaningful, common measurement mistakes L&D professionals make, how to leverage the Learning Transfer Evaluation Model (LTEM) to guide your evaluation strategy. Join them for a thought-provoking discussion where Will pulls insights from his groundbreaking work, including his award-winning books, "Performance-Focused Learner Surveys" and the forthcoming "CEO’s Guide to Training, Learning, and Work."

In this episode, Tom Griffiths is joined by Dr. Will Thalheimer, a world-renowned L&D practitioner, researcher, and author with nearly four decades of expertise. In part one of their discussion, Tom and Will dissect the gap between learning and research, debunk common learning myths, and compare live instructor-led training with async e-learning. They also offer practical advice for L&D leaders striving to implement research-based strategies and explore the role of AI in shaping the future of L&D. Join them for a thought-provoking discussion where Will pulls insights from his groundbreaking work, including the creation of LTEM (Learning-Transfer Evaluation Model) and his award-winning books, "Performance-Focused Learner Surveys" and the forthcoming "CEO’s Guide to Training, Learning, and Work."

Tom Griffiths is joined by Julie Dirksen, a celebrated author and learning strategy consultant. In part two of their discussion, Tom and Julie delve into the practical application of behavior change design principles in L&D initiatives. They discuss how to conduct more effective audience research, ways to measure behavior change, and getting buy in from learners. Julie pulls from her deep knowledge of behavioral science and learning design as showcased in her bestselling book "Design For How People Learn" and her recent work "Talk to the Elephant: Design Learning for Behavior Change."

Tom Griffiths is joined by Julie Dirksen, a celebrated author and learning strategy consultant, who integrates behavioral science principles into the design of impactful learning experiences as showcased in her bestselling book "Design For How People Learn" and her recent work "Talk to the Elephant: Design Learning for Behavior Change." In this episode, Tom and Julie discuss how learning leaders can enhance their influence on behavior change and expand their toolkit with behavioral psychology insights. They also explore how to bridge the gap between a learner's intellectual knowledge and personal experience to more effectively drive long-term behavior change.

Tom Griffiths is joined by Jess Yuen, an advisor and executive coach, who has served as Gusto’s Chief People Officer, Khan Academy’s Head of International Growth and Strategy, a McKinsey expert on operations and organization, and more. In this episode, Tom and Jess discuss the elements of systems thinking and how L&D leaders can apply it to their work, strategies to go from an order taker to a thought partner as an L&D leader, tips to be successful amid constrained budgets and resources, and much more.

Tom Griffiths is joined again by Rob Lauber, a learning executive and founder, who has an illustrious career CLO at McDonald's, Yum!, and Cingular, and is now the Founder of XLO Global. In this episode, Tom and Rob discuss how the most recent AI developments will impact the L&D function and the way we create learning experiences. Listen to gain insights on how to get past the "buzz" of AI and focus on how it can actually help you achieve business outcomes (and how it can't).

Tom Griffiths is joined by Rob Lauber, a learning executive and founder, who has an illustrious career CLO at McDonald's, Yum!, and Cingular, and is now the Founder of XLO Global. In this episode, you'll hear how Rob encourages learning leaders to enable learning within the organization by fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a continuous learning environment. You'll learn how to distinguish situations where it drives value, such as building relationships and instilling organizational culture. You'll also gain insights into the effectiveness of live online learning and the factors that make it interactive and engaging. Listen to discover strategies for deciding whether to build or buy learning resources, taking into account factors like creativity and scalability.