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Workplace Stories by RedThread Research

Workplace Stories by RedThread Research

De: Stacia Garr & Dani Johnson
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Sobre este áudio

 At RedThread, we love data—but we know stories are what stick. That’s why we bring together thinkers, writers, leaders, and practitioners to share real-world insights about what works in the workplace, what they’ve learned, and where the future of work is headed. We keep it insightful, thought-provoking, and maybe even a little irreverent.

But we don’t stop at conversations. Our research, events, and community turn insights into action, helping organizations and individuals navigate the changing world of work.

Want to be part of the conversation? Join our community for free and connect with others shaping the future of work.

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Episódios
  • Doing More With Less: Serena Gonsalves-Fersch on Lean Talent Teams and Big Impact

    Doing More With Less: Serena Gonsalves-Fersch on Lean Talent Teams and Big Impact
    Aug 13 2025
    Dr. Serena Gonsalves-Fersch, Global Head of Talent and Academy, shares her refreshingly candid perspective on the evolving role of Learning and Development (L&D) in today’s organizations.

    You’ll hear her challenge traditional approaches to employee learning, advocate for seamless integration between learning, talent, DEIB, and performance, and call out industry complacency.

    Serena also shares how her small but mighty team serves 14,000 employees across the globe by staying closely attuned to actual business needs and leveraging the power of data and AI—not just for content creation, but for true predictive insights.

    Listen in for a fascinating discussion that covers everything from the purpose of L&D, how technology is reshaping talent strategies, to the importance of connecting learning directly to organizational impact.

    You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

    • [00:00] Integrated learning & talent strategy.
    • [09:10] Rethinking organizational learning approaches.
    • [21:47] Defining HR's role in automation.
    • [29:04] Streamlining your learning and development team.
    • [31:23] Creating GCP learning journeys.
    • [34:49] Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in workplace policy.
    • [40:34] AI's Role in boosting efficiency and elevating humanity.
    • [47:08] Organizations as continuous learners.

    Resources & People Mentioned

    • Curious Advantage by Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones
    • The 70:20:10 Institute
    • Lori Niles-Hofmann on LinkedIn
    • Jay Wetterau on LinkedIn
    • Nigel Paine
    • Learning Technologies Awards

    Connect with Dr. Serena Gonsalves-Fersch

    • Dr. Serena Gonsalves-Fersch, FLPI on LinkedIn

    Connect With Red Thread Research

    • Website: Red Thread Research
    • On LinkedIn
    • On Facebook
    • On Twitter

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    49 minutos
  • Building Trust Through Vulnerability: How Zane Zumbahlen Leads Transformational Change

    Building Trust Through Vulnerability: How Zane Zumbahlen Leads Transformational Change
    Jul 23 2025
    In this episode of Workplace Stories, we sit down with Zane Zumbahlen, Chief People Officer at Wedgwood Veterinary Pharmacy, to explore how vulnerability in leadership can catalyze organizational change.

    With a 30-year career spanning IBM, CTCA, and global roles in Sweden and Japan, Zane shares candid stories that reveal the power of low-ego, high-confidence leadership. From active listening sessions that rebuilt trust among skeptical managers to structural programs that flipped the risk equation for women leaders, Zane's journey is a masterclass in how HR leaders can move from intention to impactful systems.

    His approach blends authenticity, experimentation, and a relentless drive to make things better, one conversation at a time.

    You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
    • (00:00) Intro
    • (04:21) How vulnerability accelerates trust and change.
    • (12:45) The real-life risks of emotional leadership.
    • (18:50) Driving systemic transformation from the HR seat.
    • (22:33) A roadmap for active listening that leads to measurable action.
    • (35:10) Building female leadership pipelines in risk-averse cultures.
    • (47:52) Examples of HR-led innovation across global contexts.
    • (56:15) Rethinking how credibility and compassion coexist in leadership.

    Resources & People Mentioned:
    • Wedgwood Veterinary Pharmacy
    • Adam Grant on Personal Branding and Trust


    Connect with Zane Zumbahlen:
    • LinkedIn: Zane Zumbahlen

    Connect With Red Thread Research

    • Website: Red Thread Research
    • On LinkedIn
    • On Facebook
    • On Twitter

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    43 minutos
  • Beyond Training: How to Prove L&D Isn’t Just Overhead: Dr. Keith Keating

    Beyond Training: How to Prove L&D Isn’t Just Overhead: Dr. Keith Keating
    Jul 2 2025
    Many organizations see learning and development (L&D) as a cost center rather than a strategic driver of value, but what if that mindset is costing them far more than they realize?

    In this episode, Dr. Keith Keating explains why we’re moving from a “knowledge economy” to a “value economy,” where it’s not what we know but what we do with it that matters.

    He shares practical ways for L&D teams to make their impact visible, bridging the disconnect with CFOs and earning a seat at the strategy table. Through his own journey from high-school dropout to Chief Learning Officer, Keith challenges learning leaders to see themselves as problem-solvers and value creators.

    He offers frameworks like the Value Creation Compass to help map L&D’s role in business growth, resilience, and customer value, showing that when L&D stays hidden, organizations lose far more than training budgets: they lose adaptability and talent.

    You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

    • (00:00) Intro.
    • (00:22) Keith’s background and why his book matters.
    • (04:58) The shift to a value economy for L&D.
    • (08:50) Keith’s personal journey from dropout to leader.
    • (15:10) Economic, personal, and societal value explained.
    • (19:30) Four key disconnects between L&D and CFOs.
    • (25:40) The Value Creation Compass model.
    • (39:20) Risks if L&D’s value stays hidden.

    Resources & People Mentioned

    • https://www.bdo.ca/en-ca/
    • Hidden Value by Dr. Keith Keating

    Connect with Dr. Keith Keating

    • Connect with Dr. Keith Keating on LinkedIn


    Connect With Red Thread Research

    • Website: Red Thread Research
    • On LinkedIn
    • On Facebook
    • On Twitter

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    54 minutos
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