Welcome back to Lead with Learning, where we bridge the worlds of education and leadership to help you lead with intention and impact. In today’s episode, we’re diving into a powerful (and often overlooked) concept: adult learning theory—aka the secret sauce to real, lasting growth on your team.

If you've ever wondered why some trainings don’t stick or why your team doesn’t seem to “get it” after you’ve explained it, this episode is your game-changer. You’ll learn what truly motivates adults to grow, why traditional leadership frameworks fall short, and how to become the kind of leader who builds not just better employees—but future leaders.

Inside, we break down:

• The real reason most leadership trainings don’t work
• Key principles of adult learning that apply directly to your leadership
• 4 actionable strategies to lead like a learning expert
• Why creating safe-to-fail environments unlocks motivation, ownership, and creativity

Whether you’re a seasoned manager or new to leading others, this episode will help you reframe your role from task-manager to learning architect—and multiply your team’s growth in the process.

🎙️ Tune in and learn how to stop managing tasks—and start developing people.