Unlabeled Leadership 059: Will Thalheimer Models Learning Intelligence
On Wednesday episodes, I share leadership beliefs and unlabel terminology. I invite guests to share their expertise about acts of leadership.
In Episode 59, Will Thalheimer discusses the role of feedback in leadership development. He explains how a company could operate without bosses, and he describes LTEM, his Learning-Transfer Evaluation Model. Will then explains the relationship between models and leadership.
00:00 Prologue
Who would have thought that this short-order cook, vacuum cleaner sales rep, teacher, and van driver for adults with cognitive challenges could have evolved to be one of the most diligent, evidence-based researchers and practitioners in the field of talent development. Along with his contributions to learning evaluation, Will is well-known for his learning myth debunking, such as learning styles.
02:21 Part 1: The Need for Feedback
Will explains that feedback is not only crucial for developing our leadership, but feedback is foundational for most learning.
10:45 Part 2: Check My Thinking
Have you ever worked for a company that didn’t have bosses? At Tier1 Performance, Will explains how that can become functionally operationalized.
17:35 Part 3: Models Enable Breakthroughs
Will describes LTEM, his learning evaluation model. From this conversation, Will explains the linkage between models and leadership.
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Episode links
Will’s LinkedIn Profile and Twitter
Websites:
CEO’s Guide to Training, eLearning & Work
Learning & Development community, The Learning Development Accelerator
Will’s Podcast: Truth in Learning
Will’s current employment: Tier1 Performance
Will’s previous company: Strategic Management Group
Kirkpatrick-Katzell’s four-level evaluation model
Will’s model: LTEM
Background Music
You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.
00:00 Theme music: Inspiring Uplifting Corporate by mixer_drummer
02:02 Happy Cheer by GreenRocketAudio
10:26 Upbeat Latino Guitars by Remstunes
17:14 On The Jazz by EightBallAudio
29:29 Fun and Flirty by BrownHouseMedia
Lead on!