Ever had a job so random that it had nothing to do with where you ended up? Christopher Lind has had several.

From assembling anchors and selling Camel Cigarettes to building corporate learning programs that made more money than the company’s products, Christopher’s career has been anything but traditional. In this episode of Development Nerds, he shares:

🔥 The job that convinced him business transformation was his thing

🔥 The time he almost got fired (for pushing back on the CEO)

🔥 How he turned corporate learning into a profit center

🔥 The real reason training often fails—and how to fix it

Plus, we swap weird first-job stories. What’s the strangest job YOU had before your career took off? Let us know after you listen!

More about Christopher:

Christopher Lind is a seasoned executive leader passionate about leveraging technology to accelerate organizational growth and elevate talent. As a former Chief Learning Officer and founder of Christopher Lind Co., he brings nearly 20 years of experience designing and executing impactful strategies that measurably upgrade leadership capability and improve business performance. Christopher is globally known for his innovative approach and thought leadership. As a LinkedIn Top Voice and author of Future-Focused, he is committed to helping others navigate the evolving landscape of business, technology, and human experience.

Connect with Christopher:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherlind/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Christopher_Lind

Newsletter: https://christopherlind.substack.com

Website: https://christopherlind.co/

Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:

Website: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltdnerd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talent_development_nerd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candicemitchell.TDNerd

Talent Development Academy: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/tda

Original music composed by: Paul DeHaven

pauldehavenmusic.com