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How Learning on the Job Empowers Autonomy with Lisa Lie
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How can companies inspire a culture of proactive learning?
In this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, Doug and Una welcome Lisa Lie, founder of Learna, to discuss the transformative role of proactive learning in building resilient and adaptable teams.
Lisa, who has transitioned from a career in advertising and HR to founding her own company, shares her journey of blending her passions for product development, people operations, and continuous learning. She explores how reframing learning as problem-solving can help employees take initiative and contribute more meaningfully to team goals.
Key Takeaways:
- Problem-solving over passive learning: Lisa emphasizes that learning should be an active, problem-solving experience. Shifting from “learning as a passive task” to “learning as active problem-solving” can motivate team members.
- Creating a “future fit” workplace: To prepare for rapid technological and economic changes, Lisa advocates for fostering adaptability, resilience, and communication—key skills that future-proof a team.
- Supporting founders through community: Lisa shares the importance of building a supportive network as an entrepreneur, including mentors, friends, and fellow founders, to navigate the challenges of building a business.
Key Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:23 - What makes an amazing team
00:02:12 - Advertising to HR: Lisa’s career pivot
00:04:14 - Building Learna: A founder’s journey
00:07:06 - Launching Learna with a prototype
00:09:40 - Fostering initiative in teams
00:11:26 - Future-fit workplace concept
00:15:00 - The art of brutal focus
00:18:06 - Hiring with a change management focus
00:21:39 - Instilling a product mindset in HR
00:24:22 - The power of pre-mortems for team planning
00:28:23 - Effective feedback techniques
Key Topics Discussed:
Learning culture, proactive problem-solving, employee initiative, future-fit skills, leadership coaching, change management, HR innovation, feedback strategies, founder resilience.
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