What Can American Workplaces Learn From 2017’s #1 Happiest Country in the World, Norway?
Earlier this year, the World Happiness Index reported that Norway was the new #1 happiest country in the world (the US dropped a few places to #14). What makes Norway so happy? And what implications does that have in their workplace? I recently presented at two world class events (Dossier Forum, a quarterly event hosted by a Talent/Learning Management Software company about Millennials and modern learning; and...
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Reflections on Loyalty and Leadercast 2017
In my new book, The Millennial Myth, I devote a whole chapter to the (mis)perception that millennials are disloyal. I argue that loyalty, by definition, is a two-way street and that, by better defining an organization’s purpose, loyalty is inspired for modern talent. This week, I was honored to attend Leadercast’s 2017 “Leadercast Live” conference as a Leadercast Now speaker. Leadercast’s...
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons to Support the Launch of The Millennial Myth
#1 To spread my philosophy that makes the conversation throughout the workplace less about Millennials, and more about digital behavior. Stop complaining and start modernizing already! #2 To watch rankings soar #3 Because you absolutely need more of this #4 And you want to be able to post this: #5 Or this: #6 To keep my book’s place next to well-known authors #7 You want more of this. #8 To leave an...
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An Inside Look at The Millennial Myth: Transforming Misunderstanding into Workplace Breakthroughs
Cats and dogs…oil and water…red states and blue…all are catchphrases that instantly convey opposition, difference, conflict. How about millennials and baby boomers? Was your immediate reaction, “Yup, them too”? In the workplace, where older and younger generations engage side by side on a daily basis, are we destined to hold opposing visions of what it means to be an effective, productive...
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Crossing Oars: Team Building through Intuitive Interdependence
One of the biggest myths today, especially with regards to the millennial generation, is that team building is as simple as creating a fun, collegiate environment through changes like installing ping pong tables, offering free food, and hosting Friday happy hours. That’s what they are used to and are asking for, right? Much more lies beneath the surface, like many millennial beliefs. Millennial workplace...
Read MoreWe Were One of the Top 10 Human Capital Blogs of 2016
One of our Modern Learning blogs made it to the top 10 human capital blogs of 2016 on ATD! “As another year ends, it is once again time to reflect on what we’ve learned, where we started, and where we ended up. Using our analytics tool, I have identified the top 10 human capital blogs from 2016. See if you recognize a theme or topic emerging. Relive some of your favorites and find some new or unique...
Read MoreAre You a Modern Learner?
We design learning for an increasingly diverse environment, spanning regions, ages, generations, functions, and roles. But are you a modern learner? What does it mean to be a modern learner? Picture the last time you needed new information or to learn a new skill, personally or professionally. How did you discover the answer? Chances are, you used a search engine, read articles, or watched videos until you...
Read MoreAre You Part of a Modern L&D Organization?
Being part of a modern learning and development (L&D) organization can be easier than you think. It does not mean you have to buy and learn to use all the latest high-tech apps, software, and e-whatever. Instead, it means looking at the role of L&D through a different lens. Most L&D organizations are caught up in the rat race of trying to deliver more and more training to help employees stay...
Read MoreIs Reading a Book a Modern Learning Method?
Should we discard all learning methods of the past to meet the demands of modern learning opportunities? Probably not. We certainly need to modernize learning to keep up with how, when, and where learners need it. However, although it may come as a surprise, digital and flashy isn’t what makes learning modern. But it’s best to trend toward the modern side of learning to keep today’s learners engaged. We often...
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Not Everyone Gets a Trophy…But a One-Person Company Can
Earlier this week, I was extremely honored to receive Gold in the Excellence in Content category for the Chief Learning Officer’s Learning in Practice 2016 awards. The award was for the breakthrough results University of Pacific and I experienced implementing Generation University(TM), my flagship program for cross-generation collaboration skills. Universities have all generations in their workplace, more...
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