People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of. — Cohelo

The Learning Leader

Welcome to the Learning Leader, a field experience blog for leaders curious about making the leap from identity to impact leadership; from first half of life/career striving to second half significance. The Learning Leader is a discovery zone for Gap to Goal experiments (and probably some misfires) meant to inspire and intrigue leaders serious about moving good ideas to inspired impact.

You are incredibly welcome here.

Gretchen Jameson 7/13/24 Gretchen Jameson 7/13/24

The Art of Not Knowing

Discover why embracing a learning bias in leadership is crucial for fostering growth and innovation in your organization. Explore how leaders can cultivate psychological safety, where "not knowing" becomes an opportunity for exploration and learning, driving higher team performance and sustained success.

Gretchen Jameson 3/4/24 Gretchen Jameson 3/4/24

(un)Qualified: the human element in AI-assisted talent development

As AI transforms HR, the debate over potential vs. qualifications intensifies. Leveraging AI for competencies while valuing untapped potential is crucial. By asking unconventional questions, focusing on individual capacity, and measuring outcomes in terms of opportunity, organizations can preserve the human touch in hiring. Embracing potential and fostering innovation leads to a diverse workforce that thrives on talent.

Gretchen Jameson 5/24/23 Gretchen Jameson 5/24/23

The KMO [k]oolaid: a learning framework for performance success

Learning and development depends on what we know, what we believe, and how effectively we can transfer what we know and believe into specific settings or systems. KMO is a fundamental framework Learning Leaders can apply in complex and simple situations to move toward performance excellence.

Gretchen Jameson 4/20/23 Gretchen Jameson 4/20/23

Balancing 101: a new view from the tightrope

Leaders are busy and this can create immense imbalance. When it comes to mastering ellusive work-life balance, Learning Leaders do it differently.

Gretchen Jameson 4/11/23 Gretchen Jameson 4/11/23

The Big Idea

For authentic leaders, after years spent becoming, there comes a time to turn our attention to being: being open, present, and authentic. Being (like Ted Lasso) curious, we push the fullness of our achieved identities and accumulated experiences to lead beyond ourselves. My hunch is that if we successfully unfold into a more persistent state and style of being, those we lead can more powerfully become.