It’s no surprise that 43 percent (https://www.mercer.com/content/dam/mercer/attachments/private/global-talent-trends/2021/gl-2021-gtt-usa.pdf) of companies want to increase the talent learning ecosystem, focusing on upskilling or reskilling (https://www.mercer.com/content/dam/mercer/attachments/private/global-talent-trends/2021/gl-2021-gtt-usa.pdf). However, employees should also learn how to make the most of career opportunities and advance in the workplace. In this episode, you’ll learn:* What you can do to speed up your professional development.* How to leverage growth and learning opportunities in the workplace. About Dr. Ryan Giffen: With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Ryan Giffen is an expert in human relations and business culture. His career began in hospitality, leading operations and human resource departments for Fortune 500 companies and the like.  Not long after, Ryan found his passion for teaching and consulting. He earned a Ph.D. in Hospitality Management with a Human Resources focus from Iowa State University and now works as an assistant professor at California State University, Long Beach. For over a decade, he continues to research and speak on organizational culture, relationship intelligence, and leadership effectiveness.  Ryan is also the founder of Inospire, a company helping bosses and employees build stronger relationships with one another as well as the host of the Corporate Shadow Podcast. Connect with Dr. Ryan Giffen:Website (https://ryangiffen.com/)Podcast (https://www.corporateshadowpod.com/)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgiffen)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dr.giffen)Twitter (https://twitter.com/ryan_giffen)