Episode 52: How Can We Help People Get Better At What They Do?

Delve into the journey from Sesame Street nostalgia to innovative leadership strategies with our friend, Brian Leahy. Discover why embracing a 'lowercase t' mindset could revolutionize your approach to talent development and integration within your business.

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Topics Covered In This Episode

• Brian reminisces about Sesame Street's impact on his childhood and its relevance in shaping learning and development through Sesame Street Unpaved.

• Transitioning from an anti-corporate stance to leadership development, Brian shares his unconventional journey into this field.

• Defining leadership development as a means to enhance daily work performance for both leaders and their teams.

• Highlighting the significance of addressing the actual problem rather than providing quick-fix solutions in corporate settings.

• The necessity for HR professionals to understand business intricacies and vice versa to avoid disconnects in talent management.

• Advocating for closer integration between business and HR for more effective HR-driven initiatives.

• Brian emphasizes the importance of talent specialists merging business acumen with HR expertise for optimal performance.

• Introducing the 'T Methodology' - the concept of balancing depth and breadth of knowledge in professional development.

• Exploring the concept of a 'lowercase t' versus an 'uppercase T' approach in skill specialization and breadth of expertise.