Explore the concept of 'how to be' rather than 'how to do' in leadership, the power of purpose and being, and the challenges and importance of prioritizing 'being' over 'doing' as a leader. Reflect on purpose and connection, shift from doing to being, and be inspired to join a study trip to Japan and share your learnings on LinkedIn.

Psychologist Carol Dweck discusses the importance of a growth mindset in developing a culture of continuous improvement. They explore the difference between growth and fixed mindsets, the connection between a growth mindset and a Lean mindset, and strategies for creating an environment that embraces growth and learning.

Jamie Parker, a trusted partner for operational leaders and manufacturing executives, discusses the importance of love, empathy, and human connection in creating a thriving organization. They explore fostering a culture of continuous learning, cultivating empathy through listening, creating a team environment of respect and empathy, and the pleasure of reflection and connection for continuous learning.

Enter to win a copy of Michael Bungay Stanier book: How to Work with (Almost) Anyonehttps://chainoflearning.com/34The pressure to get results and outcomes, to deliver value for customers, and to stay ahead of the competition remains paramount for organizations to survive into the future. But what if the way to not just survive –  but also to thrive – is not through a singular focus on the outcomes themselves, but rather the learning process to get there?If you’re a leader who believes that people are at the center of exceptional organizational culture – and that a commitment to continuous learning is the way to create that culture – where everyone is capable, confident and empowered to solve problems and innovate at all levels – this podcast is for you!Welcome to Chain of Learning!Your Leadership Connection to Create a Culture of Continuous ImprovementThis is your trusted resource for actionable strategies and practices to empower you to build a people-centered learning culture, get results and expand your impact, so that you AND your team, can leave a lasting legacy.This new podcast is hosted by me, Katie Anderson. I’m an internationally recognized leadership consultant, keynote speaker, author of the award-winning book Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn – and learning enthusiast.If you are like me, you believe in learning and continuous improvement. You know the impact this can have on people, teams, and organizations. You have a passion for solving important problems, improving processes, and achieving goals. You thrive on the challenge of figuring out how to make something better. And you love learning and improving. But more importantly, you too are inspired by creating connections between people and ideas, and what it means to help others learn, grow, and achieve more than they thought was possible. This is what you can expect from Chain of Learning:Learn from me and other thought leaders and professionals about how to achieve your goal of creating a thriving people-centered culture of continuous improvement and achieve business resultsWalk away with tangible practices and strategies that you can apply immediately Discover how you can become a highly influential change leader who accelerates the rate of learning and impact in your organization.What is a “Chain of Learning”?Chain of Learning® is one of my core principles. We are all leaders and learners – connected together by the bond between us. There is no strength in isolated links. We learn and improve better – together – and it’s why I started this podcast.A Chain of Learning is a metaphor for what a successful people-centered learning organization is all about – the connection and support between people to learn through success and failure alike,  grow, and achieve more than they could have on their own. This is the power of our Chain of Learning. At my core, I believe: When we stay in learning, anything is possible.In this introductory episode, I explore this and more. I invite you to hit play. Be sure to subscribe or follow and share it with your friends and colleagues so we can all strengthen our Chain of Learning® – together. Important Links:Full Show Notes: http://chainoflearning.com/1My website: KBJAnderson.comMy book, Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn: https://kbjanderson.com/learning-to-lead/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbjanderson/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://kbjanderson.com/contact/ In this episode you can expect to learn:00:00: Introduction to this podcast Chain of Learning02:07: Challenges in developing a people-centred learning culture03:26: Goals for the Chain of Learning podcast04:16: Upcoming discussions with global thought leaders06:43: Concept behind Chain of Learning08:17: Request to subscribe and share the podcast. Enter to win a copy of Michael Bungay Stanier book:How to Work with (Almost) Anyonehttps://chainoflearning.com/34

If you’re a leader who knows that people are at the center of exceptional organizational culture – and that a commitment to continuous learning is the way to create that culture – tune in now to Chain of Learning.Chain of Learning® is where the links of leadership and learning unite.Join your host, Katie Anderson, internationally recognized leadership consultant, award-winning author of “Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn”, and fellow learning enthusiast, for a journey that will help you master the skills to lead your organization from a traditional culture of “doing” into a vibrant, high-performing organization of continuous learning. Chain of Learning® is the trusted source for purpose-driven leaders and continuous improvement, lean, and agile practitioners seeking positive inspiration, innovative ideas, proven best practices, and actionable strategies to lead transformational change.Tune into each episode to gain the knowledge and skills you need to build a thriving people-centered learning culture, achieve needed business results, and expand your impact, so that you – and your team – can leave a lasting legacy.Subscribe and follow Chain of Learning® today so you never miss an episode!Podcast website: ChainOfLearning.comKatie Anderson’s website: KBJAnderson.comConnect with Katie Anderson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbjanderson/Read Katie's book: LearningToLeadLeadingToLearn.com