Learning Unlocked

Mike Tannenbaum, ESPN NFL Insider, former NFL senior executive with the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins and Co-Founder of e-learning company On this Topic, joins the Learning Unlocked podcast. Tannenbaum shares stories and insights on the best ways to negotiate, how to have difficult conversations with employees and how to change the culture of your organization. We also preview Tannenbaum’s upcoming webinar with On This Topic Co-Founder Paul DePodesta, who is the Chief Strategy Officer for the NFL’s Cleveland Browns. The webinar, entitled “What Can Pro Sports Teach Us About the Power of Risks” will take place on January 25th at 11:00am ET. Register for the webinar with Tannenbaum and DePodesta at www.opensesame.com. 

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Gemma Glover, Learning & Development Manager for iAM Learning joins the Learning Unlocked podcast. Glover discusses what we have learned about the hybrid workplace in the past two years since the pandemic changed the way we work. From trying to ensure everyone has the same access and opportunity with learning while still maintaining social interactions to addressing the challenges of hybrid for onboarding, motivating and collaborating with employees, Glover educates us on how best to maintain a healthy corporate culture in this new world of hybrid work.

Glover will join iAM Learning COO Tom Moore for a webinar discussing “What We Have Learned About Hybrid Work So Far” on January 18 at 11am ET/8am PT. Register at www.opensesame.com.

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Suzanne Gorman, Cybersecurity Expert and VP, Information Security and Risk Management Evangelist with Global Learning Systems joins the Learning Unlocked podcast to discuss Cybersecurity awareness and the fact that studies show that 88% of data breach incidents are caused by mistakes employees make. What can your organization and employees do to stay safe? We also preview the upcoming webinar “Exploring Aspects of Human Error in Cybersecurity" with Gorman on January 11 at 11am ET at www.opensesame.com.

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Joel Lesko, Director, SunShower Learning joins the Learning Unlocked podcast to discuss how he is helping companies create a more respectful, welcoming workplace by address unconscious bias, microagressions and developing inclusive skills. Joel’s documentary, video and eLearning work has been recognized with awards and has been adopted by big and small businesses, organizations and government agencies around the country. 

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Mike Veny, Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist, Author of the book Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero and CEO of Mike Veny Inc. joins us for a conversation about emotional wellness in the workplace. Veny shares insightful tips for how to create a workplace culture that supports emotional wellness through unique learning experiences designed to empower personal and professional growth.

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Jodi Rabinowitz, Head of Talent and Organizational Development for Zoom Video Communications joins us on this edition of the Learning Unlocked podcast. Rabinowitz discusses the explosive growth of Zoom since the pandemic began, how it has become the “go to” video conferencing platform for many and how the platform has allowed us to connect with co-workers, teachers and friends on a personal level like never before. Rabinowitz also shares insight about virtual etiquette and the best ways to manage staff virtually.

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Lisa Lang, Head of Siemens Learning & Education, joins the Learning Unlocked podcast to discuss how she and the global People and Engagement leadership team at Siemens defines the learning strategy for the company’s 280,000 employees worldwide. Lang also discusses the importance of getting buy in for L & D from senior leadership and she provides insight into the psychology behind learning, complete with helpful tips for how to best engage learners.

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Rocky Romanella, CEO, Author & Speaker joins the Learning Unlocked podcast to discuss his remarkable 36-year career with UPS where he went from a part-time loader and unloader to President and General Manager of the UPS Supply Chain Solutions and President of Global Retail Operations. He also led one of the largest re-branding initiatives in franchising history - the UPS Store, revolutionizing the $9 billion retail shipping and business market.

Romanella is also the author of the book “Tighten the Lugnuts - the Principles of Balanced Leadership” and he shares with us the traits that good leaders have. Rocky also discusses the best ways to communicate with and retain employees.

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Rick Mirer, Former NFL & Notre Dame QB and Founder of Mirror Wine Company in Napa Valley, joins this edition of the Learning Unlocked podcast. Mirer discusses the traits of a good leader, how to stay disciplined, life after pro sports and the process of making wine.

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Ellen Bailey, Vice President, Diversity and Culture for Harvard Business Publishing joins this edition of the Learning Unlocked podcast. She discusses the best ways to drive employee engagement, how to task everyone in your organization with keeping their eyes and ears open when it comes to recruiting the best talent, how to create a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and how multigenerational co-workers can best align within an organization.

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