EP40: Disrupting The Status Quo Of Leadership Development

Welcome back Thrivers! In today's episode, your host Brittany dives into innovative approaches to developing high-impact leaders amid accelerating change. Brittany highlights some concerning inefficacies of a global $166 billion corporate leadership development industry - that only 10% of CEOs believe current initiatives demonstrate clear business impact and attributes this to conventional one-size-fits-all programs lacking personalization and cultural relevance. So how do we rectify this?  Brittany advocates for culturally tailored learning to engage diverse leaders based on identity, experience, and more, as well as collaborating cross-functionally when designing programs, even including business leaders in content delivery. She also stresses the merits of experiential learning for optimal retention, sharing her "15/15/15 model” - 15 minutes instruction, 15 minutes applied practice, 15 minutes Q&A. Lastly, she urges integrating often overlooked “power skills” like emotional intelligence and empathy into development.  Overall, Brittany provides a compelling case for forward-thinking leadership development in ever-changing business environments. Her insights equip executives to build inclusive cultures and drive impact by better-supporting leaders at all levels. KEY POINTS: -Leadership development shapes competencies, crucial for organizational success-Lack of personalization and cultural relevance hinders effectiveness-Integrate experiential learning, and prioritize "power skills" like empathy-Move beyond one-size-fits-all in the era of global change, seize the opportunity-Acknowledge AI as transformative in learning and development-Invest in leaders with dynamic, personalized approaches for your growth and impact QUOTABLES: "So when we say leadership development at career thrivers, it is inclusive of what you're doing from a diversity equity and inclusion standpoint." -Brittany Cole "Truly understand the nuances of different cultures so that your content, your skill development is meeting the needs of those cultures." -Brittany Cole "If the people don't have an opportunity to experience that learning in real-time, then they're only retaining about 5 to 8% of what's being delivered." -Brittany Cole "So embrace tailoring, embrace having culturally relevant training, and remember your organization will continue to grow and be profitable and impactful at the level that you are making an investment in your leaders." -Brittany Cole The Blueprint to Visibility & Influence Guide | Download your FREE The Blueprint to Visibility & Influence Guide.  Hey Hey Creative | Click here and experience the Magic of Hey Hey Creative today!  AB Hillsboro Village | Visit here to learn more about AB Hillsboro Village, Nashville's premiere live event and music venue. Get the Own Your Power Checklist, the ultimate guide to helping you own your personal power to drive as a leader. Love what you’re hearing? Follow Brittany Cole & The Career Thrivers Podcast to share the love! Work with Brittany at Career Thrivers  IG | @CareerThrivers Brittany Cole  IG | @BrittanyNCole  LinkedIn | @BrittanyNCole  Let's Thrive Together produced