In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with talent development expert Rae Tanner. Rae talks about psychological safety and the critical role it plays in driving employee engagement, how you can reshape your current corporate culture, tips companies can use to thrive in a work from home and hybrid work environment, the importance of authentically connecting with your employees, and so much more!

Show Notes:

• What sparked Rae’s interest in leadership development and what she focused on[1:00]
• Why the inability to predict the future motivates Rae [2:30]
• Why technology has drastically changed learning and development [5:46]
• Practical tips to refine leadership development within your organization on a global scale [7:22]
• Identifying the key influencers in shaping your corporate culture [11:44]
• How you can measure the climate of your team and organization [15:10]
• Why psychological safety is the key piece in building a successful remote and hybrid work environment [26:50]
• The importance of personal and professional check ins [29:25]
• How to successfully encourage your teams to prioritize wellness [34:40]
• The one question you should ask your employees to drastically improve employee engagement [37:14]
• How Rae believes the Learning and Development Industry will shift over the next 5-10 years [41:42]