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Welcome to ”The Organizational Learning Curve,” the podcast dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of learning and development within organizations. Join us as we delve into the strategies, insights, and best practices that drive continuous growth and improvement. In each episode, we will engage in thought-provoking conversations with industry experts, thought leaders, and practitioners who have successfully navigated the complexities of organizational learning. We will explore a wide ...
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Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations

Heather Burright, Learning and Development Leader, Leadership Development Consultant, Instructional Designer.

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As nonprofit learning and development leaders, we want a seat at the table. We want to be viewed as true business partners who can help solve problems. We want to create meaningful learning solutions that fit in the flow of work and yield real results for the organization and for the staff. That's why in this podcast, we will not only explore instructional design and leadership development best practices, but we will also explore change management, belonging, and influence - helping you buil ...
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In this episode of Learning for Good, my guest, Quilen Blackwell is taking us inside his nonprofit, Southside Blooms. They grew from zero to 60 employees in just four short years. That means they onboarded a lot of staff and learned a lot along the way. He’s sharing his experience with us, what worked and what didn’t, so you can take a look at your…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tim Creasey about focusing on the people side of change. Tim Creasey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/timcreasey/) is a dynamic presenter, researcher, and thought leader on managing the people side of change. His work forms the foundation of the largest body of knowledge in the world on chang…
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People love communities. But not all communities are created equal. I have a learning community and it can be hard. It's not hard to create; that was pretty easy. But it's hard to get people to engage. That's where the work is. To get better at this, I've been reading books and listening to podcasts about community and I've been reflecting on commu…
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In nonprofits, we have limited budgets. This means we need to be able to prioritize the training and professional development opportunities to be created. How do we do this? With people data. But what data should we be asking for and how can we use it once we get it? That’s what we’re discussing in today’s episode of the Learning for Good podcast w…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Phil Simon about his book, THE NINE: The Tectonic Forces Reshaping the Workplace. Phil Simon is a sought-after speaker and recognized authority on technology, collaboration, and the future of work. He advises companies on how to use technology. His previous books include the award winners…
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With burnout at an all-time high and becoming a global trend, you need more than the occasional wellness perk to tackle it. If well-being in your organization is a top priority for you, but you aren't sure how to move from yoga and happy hours to something more meaningful, then this episode is for you. I’m discussing how to create a holistic plan f…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with John 'JR' Rennie about transitioning from success to significance. As the founder of a 30+ year business software company, John 'JR' Rennie thought he was going to ride off into the sunset and retire. All that changed in 2015 when he founded BrushFires, which helps other discover their pu…
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When I create a competency model, there are so many things I look at. The one thing I don’t look at? Indicators of poor performance. I’m sure we all already know what poor performance looks like. To me, the lowest behavior you want is one that meets expectations. And everything should just go up from there. That’s why today we’re discussing why I d…
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Have you ever created a training, only to realize it didn’t have the impact you had hoped? In this episode of the Learning for Good podcast, we explore why training alone often fails to drive lasting behavior change. My guest Julie Dirksen, author of "Talk to the Elephant: Design Learning for Behavior Change," discusses the limitations of training …
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We all know the powerful role that mindset plays not only in our personal lives but also in our work. In this episode of the Learning for Good podcast, I explore five essential mindset shifts nonprofit L&D professionals should adopt to uplevel their leadership development strategy. By redefining how you approach your roles and the potential of your…
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Effective teams are essential to your nonprofit. I’ve been a part of teams that worked so well together, everything ran smoothly, and there were no major issues. But I’ve also been a part of teams that were the opposite. So how do we create effective teams? That’s what we’re exploring on today’s episode with Beth Napleton, an executive leadership c…
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What makes nonprofit training unique to corporate training or government training? While there are a number of things that are different, one thing that I thought would be fun to focus on is the three unique audiences that nonprofits create training for. These unique audiences come with their own challenges and I’m giving you some tips to overcome …
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kelly Mackin about her book, Work Life Well-Lived: The Motives Met Pathway to No-B.S. Well-Being at Work. Kelly Mackin is the author of Work Life Well-Lived: The Motives Met Pathway to No-B.S. Well-Being at Work, and cofounder and CEO of the Motives Met Platform and Human Needs Assessment…
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Why do we let our kids watch cartoons like Cocomelon or Bluey? Because they are teaching our kids valuable lessons through animation. We can do the exact same thing in our nonprofit training. We can use animation to impart valuable lessons to our learners. That’s why I’ve invited Calvin Dantley to join me and share his experience with animation and…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tracey Watts Cirino about how aligning your purpose with a compelling vision can lead to success. Tracey Watts Cirino (https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceywattscirino/) is a 5-Time #1 international best-selling author, award-winning business owner, highly engaging empowering speaker, and po…
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Have you heard of the forgetting curve? We naturally forget 90% of what we learn. That's troubling to hear for those of us in L&D. All we think about is helping people learn and creating behavior change from that learning. How can we do that If learners are forgetting the majority of what we teach them? That’s what we’re exploring in this episode. …
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Carrie Graham about three ways to improve your adult learning. Carrie Graham, PhD cares about your employees and clients. She's an adult learning strategist and training consultant who helps businesses improve learner engagement, information retention, and skills application. Dr. Graham t…
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In this episode, I've invited self-proclaimed frustrated changemaker Heather Hiscox to talk about how she uses data to overcome the status quo and boost workforce development. Heather, the founder and CEO of Pause for Change, is on a mission to change the way we change the world. I'm so excited to talk with her more about data and what L&D can star…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sophie Thompson about using virtual reality for upskilling and professional development. Sophie Thompson (www.linkedin.com/in/sophiethompsonvr) is the Co-founder and CEO of VirtualSpeech, an award-winning education platform that combines e-learning with practice exercises online and in vi…
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Are your leaders the best they can be? Or are there areas where they are lagging behind a little bit? My guess is they're somewhere in the middle. You probably have leaders who excel and leaders who struggle. And even those who excel probably have room for improvement. So today we’re talking about why your team’s leadership skills might be lagging …
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Julie Noonan about using reverse mentoring to bridge the generational divide in the workforce. Julie Noonan (www.linkedin.com/in/jnoonanconsulting) is an executive coach and change strategist working with organizations and their leaders to successfully ride the waves of change. Her specif…
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If you've ever welcomed a baby into your home, you know how stressful it can be. You don't want to have the stress of what's being left undone at work on top of that. How do we help our nonprofit leaders navigate time out of the office? That’s what I’m discussing with mission-driven fundraiser, Lacey Kempinski on today’s episode. Lacey is focused o…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alan S. Questel about how intentional kindness can help create a better workplace. Alan S. Questel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-questel-6a70842a/) is known for his clarity, creativity and down to earth style of teaching. He brings a depth of understanding, humor and gentle human pers…
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Good training has a real impact on those who receive it. It can shift mindsets. It can build skills. It can change the way your organization works. And that's what I want to share with you today. Nonprofit leader, Lauren Wiley, shares how one training at her nonprofit impacted the midwives and doulas they train and ultimately the pregnant and postp…
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All too often, L&D feels like a last resort in the workplace. We, as L&D, need to be brought in earlier in the process of decision-making. We have experience and expertise to share and we have value to add, and we can help shape that final decision. In this episode, I’m sharing some tips to help build relationships so that L&D can become the first …
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Work is a major contributor to well-being. Your leaders influence the well-being of everyone on their teams. So those leaders become an important part of the conversation. That's why I'm so excited to have well-being strategist Loretta Turner as my guest today. We’re exploring how you can take a well-being approach to leadership development. ▶️ A W…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jennifer Carlson about the need for technology apprenticeship programs. Jennifer Carlson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-carlson-she-her-99838b2/) serves as Co-Founder and Executive Director of Apprenti. Apprenti is a non nonprofit organization that creates alternative pathways to a…
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I talk a lot about training as an avenue to create trusting relationships and psychological safety in your nonprofit. But what do you do when the training facilitates a large cohort of learners and it becomes harder to build those relationships? Today I am talking about what you can do to make those large cohorts of learners feel a bit more intimat…
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The skills you need as an individual contributor are different than the skills you need as a manager. We hear it time and time again - you promote your very best individual contributor to a supervisory position and they struggle because they aren’t equipped with the skills they need. That’s why I’m so excited to have Summer Davies, an award-winning…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jack Wiley about his book, The Employee-Centric Manager, 8 keys to people-management effectiveness. Dr. Jack Wiley is an award-winning organizational psychologist, researcher, author and leadership consultant. He is the author of three books, most recently: The Employee-Centric Manager, 8…
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Let's say you are kicking off 2024 with a new program or service. Are your staff prepared to implement it? Have they had a chance to build the skills and confidence they need? Or will they be struggling to figure things out on the job? In today’s episode, I’m discussing just how Learning and Development can support your nonprofit as you’re changing…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Robert Jordan about his book, Right Leader Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career and Company. Robert Jordan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjjordan/) is the CEO of InterimExecs, which matches top executives with companies around the world. Based on research wi…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michael Teape about what to do when your leaders struggle to perform. Since 1994, Michael Teape (https://www.linkedin.com/in/teapetraining/) has been conducting business and personal effectiveness design and delivery training, coaching, train-the-trainer, and training strategy development…
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Today’s episode is all about humor. I’m not talking about corny jokes or puns, but rather the lightheartedness and energy that you need in your nonprofit to get things done and to help teams work together. My guest, Gita Kulkarni, explains why we need to care about humor and how to use humor as nonprofit Learning and Development leaders. Gita is a …
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Hey friend and Happy New Year! Today's episode is a quick one. I wanted to kick off 2024 with something kind of fun and different. I’m sharing 24 tips for L&D leaders. From knowing your worth as an L&D leader to building relationships with other business units and teams, these tips will help you get 2024 off to a great start. Let’s jump right in. ▶…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kimberly Gerber about cultivating a high-performing team culture. Kimberly Gerber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlygerber) is the founder of Excelerate, an innovative leadership development firm specializing in coaching and training executives and their teams. For 30+ years, Kimberly …
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If you're doing a year-end reflection, you need to listen to this episode. I have some tips for how to do your time of reflection so that you get the most out of it. Because at the end of the day, I want you to learn from this time of reflection because when you learn from what you've done in the past, your perspective changes for what you can do i…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with John Morgan about the new LHH report on the key challenges to leadership development programs and creating L&D buy-in for talent attraction and retention. John Morgan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-morgan-lhh/) is President of LHH’s Career Transition and Mobility and Leadership De…
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Do you ever feel like you're having two different conversations with someone? It’s like you're saying one thing, and they are hearing something completely different. This happens regularly in our workplaces. Your Gen Z staff are waiting for you to set clear expectations and if you don't, they just might leave. In this episode, I’m going over three …
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In this webinar episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Erin Marcus about learning to "Fall and Fail Forward." Erin Marcus, Founder and CEO of Conquer Your Business is a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur, as well as powerlifter, animal activist, tattoo enthusiast and 5 ft badass. She has been mentoring, training, teaching and coac…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kambria Dumesnil about the future of work and utilizing AI as your co-worker, not replacement. Kambria Dumesnil helps learning and development consultants and teams develop generative AI strategies that transform their workflows and enhance learning experiences. Throughout her career, she…
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How do we know when we are successful? And how can we actually measure that? I know this can be frustrating, but it can be done. And who better to guide us than today’s guest, L&D Detective, Kevin M. Yates. I am so excited to have Kevin as a guest, not only is he the L&D detective and an expert on measurement, but he also has his own nonprofit and …
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rob Porter about gamification in corporate learning. Rob Porter (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-porter-b02b46/) is responsible for developing and executing corporate communications, market programs, market visibility and positioning strategy to expand CoSo’s market share in eLearning. Ro…
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The skill sets your staff need are expected to change by 50% in 2027. That's according to LinkedIn’s 2023 Workplace Learning Report. 50% in just a few short years. With so much changing, Learning and Development has a role to play. In today’s episode of the Learning for Good podcast, we are exploring two techniques L&D can use to prepare your staff…
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Culture can be a complex thing and it's what allows you to attract, retain, and develop your staff. That’s why I’m so excited to have Rebecca Marchiafava on the podcast today, to discuss culture change and to help you successfully lead or navigate that change. Rebecca is the founder of Culture Work LLC, where she consults with organizations to deve…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Daniel Sims about a new model for DEI education. Daniel Sims (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dasims/) is the founder and CEO of Daniel Sims Consulting Group, where he connects data-driven DEI strategies to organizations seeking transformational systemic change. Daniel has nearly 15 years’ ex…
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Have you ever left a meeting thinking that could have been an email? As a nonprofit consultant working on training and leadership development projects, I lead a lot of meetings. And my goal is to make them an effective use of time, every time. Today, I want to share some ways you can make your meetings more effective. So no one leaves thinking it c…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Anthony Hughes about how coding bootcamps are helping companies meet the enormous demand for tech talent. See the video here: https://youtu.be/kFX-Ta7MoTE. Anthony Hughes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonykehughes/) is the CEO and Co-founder of Tech Elevator, a leading software training…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kushal Bose about the future of learning for the next generation. Kushal Bose (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kushal-bose-bsme-mah-0a110/) is the CEO of Teledec, a leader in learning & development for corporate clients to facilitate deep learning, leveraging storytelling, learner engagement …
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How do global nonprofits bring people together for a global learning cohort, despite the challenges, for the good of all involved? That's what we're going to explore on today’s episode of Learning for Good with Tommy Lee. Tommy is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in the areas of faith and work integration, organizational development, and…
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