Lessons from Learning Leaders

By Duane Lester

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Continuing the legacy of his partner, Bob Pike, Duane Lester talks with leaders in the performance improvement industry about lessons they learned in decades of training.

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Episode Date
Episode 45: Learning That Lasts: Reflection, Retrieval, and Training That Transfers with Katrina Kennedy
Aug 21, 2026
Episode 44: Stop Smothering Your Learners: Creating Training That Sparks Participation with Rusty Shields
Aug 14, 2026
Episode 43: Designing Learning Games That Improve Performance with Moe Ash
Aug 07, 2026
Episode 42: From Facilitator to Firestarter: Vulnerability, Trust, and Love with Kristal Markle-Temons
Jul 31, 2026
Episode 41: Beyond Engagement: Building Real Connection Through Training with Stephanie Hubka
Jul 24, 2026
Episode 40 - The BOX Experience with Jazmin Webster
Jul 17, 2026
Episode 39: Listening Is the Skill Every Trainer Needs to Master, with Elizabeth Chatham
Jul 03, 2026
Episode 38: The Leadership Contract with Vince Molinaro
Jun 26, 2026
Episode #37: The New Rules of Trust with Jevon Wooden
Jun 19, 2026
Episode 36: Pivot or Perish with Clifton Clarke III
Jun 12, 2026
Episode 35: If You Ask Betty: Burnout, Wellness, and Truth-Telling in L&D
Jun 05, 2026
Episode 34: Amy Vaughan, CPTD, on Making the Leap From Corporate Trainer to Consultant
May 29, 2026
Episode 33: Katrina Kennedy on the Crucial Art of Learning Transfer
Nov 07, 2025
Episode 32: An Apology and an Essential Lesson: Don’t Fall into the Expert Trap
Oct 31, 2025
Episode 31: The Gift of the Pebble in Your Shoe
Oct 24, 2025
Episode 30: Unlocking Engagement Through Neuroscience
Oct 17, 2025
Episode 29: Lenn Millbower and The Art of Engaging Training
Oct 10, 2025
Episode 28: From Order Taker to Strategic Partner: Lessons with Jess Almlie
Oct 03, 2025
Episode 27: Living Above the Spectrum: Advocacy in Action
Sep 26, 2025
The Daily Leadership Shift - Building Trust at Work
Sep 15, 2025
The Daily Leadership Shift - Dealing with Tragedy
Sep 11, 2025
The Daily Leadership Shift - Stop Fixing Weaknesses—Build on Strengths
Sep 10, 2025
The Daily Leadership Shift - Develop People Strengths First
Sep 09, 2025
The Daily Leadership Shift: What Can I Contribute?
Sep 08, 2025
Season 2, Episode 1: The Power of Self-Awareness in Leadership with Joni D. Goodman
Jan 24, 2025
Episode 26: How to Make Virtual Compliance Training Enjoyable and Effective
Jun 17, 2024
Episode 25: How to Use Neuroscience to Improve Training Outcomes
Jun 07, 2024
Episode 24: How to Make Training a Want To, Not a Have To
May 17, 2024
Episode 23: The Missing Link in L&D Measurement
May 13, 2024
Episode 22: How To Win an Award for Your Training
May 03, 2024
Episode 21: From Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Start a Successful Training Company
Apr 27, 2024
Episode 20: How to Create Professional Training Videos (with your phone)
Apr 12, 2024
Episode 19: How to Make Online Learning Engaging and Meaningful
Apr 05, 2024
Episode 18: How to Ensure Your Training Delivers Real Business Impact
Mar 29, 2024
Unexpected Connections: A Meme's Viral Journey Sparks Reflection on Diversity of Thought and Inclusion
Mar 26, 2024
Episode 17: What is Generative AI, with Harvey Singh
Feb 02, 2024
Episode 16: Enhance Your Speaking with Acting Techniques
Jan 31, 2024
Episode 15: The Emotional Impact of Storytelling, with Tom Bingham
Jan 12, 2024
Episode 14: How to Be a Master Facilitator with Sardek Love
Jan 05, 2024
Episode 13: How a Disney Veteran Transforms Ordinary Training into a Multi-Sensory Journey, with Pete Blank
Dec 29, 2023
Episode 12: Teambuilding Activities That Don't Suck with Michelle Cummings
Dec 22, 2023
Episode 11 - Learning Myths and Misperceptions, and How to Crush Them
Dec 08, 2023
Episode 10 - The Importance of Facilitating Discussions, with Matthew Hurtt, Leadership Institute
Dec 04, 2023
Episode 9: 6 Secrets to Engaging Training with Jason Edson
Nov 03, 2023
Episode 8 - Add value. Make a difference.
Oct 12, 2023
Episode 7 - ChatGPT Part 2
Mar 23, 2023
Episode 6 - ChatGPT
Mar 01, 2023
Episode 5 - Getting the Most Out of Conferences
Feb 11, 2023
Episode 4 - The Seven Greatest Mistakes Trainers Make Part 2
Jun 16, 2022
Episode 3 - The Seven Greatest Mistakes Trainers Make (Part 1)
May 06, 2022
Episode 2 - Tips for Choosing and Delivering Off-the-Shelf Training
Nov 09, 2021
Episode 1
Oct 19, 2021