529: How the Smartest Companies Use Learning to Engage, Compete and Succeed with Kelly Palmer (an Encore Presentation of Episode 234)

Keeping our skills in sync with fast-changing markets is the biggest challenge of our time

So says my guest today, Kelly Palmer, and her co-author David Blake.

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Kelly and David have written a brand new book called The Expertise Economy: How the Smartest Companies Use Learning to Engage, Compete and Succeed.

They say that, in order for companies and their employees to succeed, they need to focus on building skills for the future. The book shows how the most forward-thinking companies, big and small, are transforming their employees into experts and, ultimately, creating their biggest competitive advantage.

Listen in below as Kelly shares her “expertise” on The Expertise Economy.

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In today’s episode, I ask Kelly to share:

  • Her thoughts on how much college still matters
  • Ways your organization can lead the charge in learning and excel at closing the skills gap
  • The end of the 3-phase career and ageism in the workplace
  • …and plenty more! 

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Kelly’s Book

You can order The Expertise Economy: How the Smartest Companies Use Learning to Engage, Compete and Succeed right now!

Kelly in Action

Books Kelly Recommends

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck

The 100 Year Life: Living and Working In an Age of Longevity by Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott

The End of Average: Unlocking Our Potential by Embracing What Makes Us Different by Todd Rose

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink

Check Out These Resources

Visit Kelly’s website for more about her and her work.

Be sure and grab your copy of Kelly’s book now.

Find out more about hiring Kelly to speak to your group.

Connect with Kelly on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Check Out a New Podcast

On this episode, I mentioned Lessons from a Quitter by Goli Kalkhoran. She says it’s never too later to start over, no matter how much time and money you’ve spent chasing degrees and jobs. If you’re unhappy, it’s time to quit.

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