Join Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris, L&D industry pros, as they offer their unique takes on the latest trends and topics in L&D. This isn’t just another L&D podcast – it’s your backstage pass to the lively, sometimes unexpected, and always engaging discussions between two pros who have seen it all.
Each episode is a journey through ideas, spirited debates, and compelling stories that promise to reshape your approach to learning and development. It’s time to hit subscribe, tune in to laugh, learn, and maybe even change your mind about a thing or two.
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Join Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris, L&D industry pros, as they offer their unique takes on the latest trends and topics in L&D. This isn’t just another L&D podcast – it’s your backstage pass to the lively, sometimes unexpected, and always engaging discussions between two pros who have seen it all.
Each episode is a journey through ideas, spirited debates, and compelling stories that promise to reshape your approach to learning and development. It’s time to hit subscribe, tune in to laugh, learn, and maybe even change your mind about a thing or two.
L&D Happy Hour with Shannon Tipton and Brent Schlenker: Business Acumen and Spammy Spam!
Don't forget to hit the subscribe button and join Shannon Tipton and Brent Schlenker for a blend of LinkedIn hacks, business smarts, and L&D war stories. Don’t miss our happy hour recommendations at the end of these notes!
(00:00) Shifting Landscape of LinkedIn Marketing
(16:06) Business Acumen in L&D Professionals
(25:33) Business Acumen in L&D
(37:06) Building Business Acumen Skill
Today, we're peeling back the layers of today's LinkedIn, revealing how it's morphed from a professional networking utopia into a marketing coliseum.
Then, cheers to the 78% of L&D professionals who ventured into this domain from other careers—because today we're addressing the elephant in the room: business acumen. Discover how understanding the financial heartbeat of your organization and aligning with your leader's vision can catapult L&D from being a just another pretty PPT creator to a real problem solver.
Next, we share our thoughts to help you cement your value, from aligning with business needs to building bridges across departments. It's a cocktail of humor, wisdom, and actionable advice to make your L&D department invaluable.
So grab your drink, tune in, and get ready to:
Navigate LinkedIn's marketing maze
Master business acumen for L&D pros
Give your L&D department a fighting chance of being future-proof
Cheers to all the L&D rockstars!
Check these resources:
The uncomfortable truth: L&D leaders are not prepared for executive conversations https://www.linkedin.com/posts/guywwallace_the-uncomfortable-truth-ld-leaders-are-activity-7156301427546472450-otUi
Aligning learning: 3 essential skills executives need in L&D managers: https://www.chieflearningofficer.com/2023/09/08/aligning-learning-3-essential-skills-executives-need-in-ld-managers/
Why Business Acumen is an L&D Professional's Most Underrated Skill: https://360learning.com/blog/business-acumen/
Because it wouldn’t be a Happy Hour without the Happy, here are our recommendations for your Frosty Adult Beverage (FAB) of choice:
Brent: Sunday Drive by Motherload Brewing! This beer is hop-derived and has notes of citrus, leading to a gentle malt body that ends in a crisp, dry finish.
Shannon: I cannot get this FAB out of my mind! Roasted Pineapple Margarita. With Spring just around the corner, it’s a must-try! https://boulderlocavore.com/grilled-pineapple-margarita/
Drinks After Work with Shannon and Deb
Join Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris, L&D industry pros, as they offer their unique takes on the latest trends and topics in L&D. This isn’t just another L&D podcast – it’s your backstage pass to the lively, sometimes unexpected, and always engaging discussions between two pros who have seen it all.
Each episode is a journey through ideas, spirited debates, and compelling stories that promise to reshape your approach to learning and development. It’s time to hit subscribe, tune in to laugh, learn, and maybe even change your mind about a thing or two.
