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May 5, 2025

Elevating PUMA’s managers for agile leadership

How PUMA’s managers got real-world leadership training with live sessions that helped them build trust, boost performance and lead with confidence.
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Feb 13, 2025

What good leaders do vs. what bad leaders do

Good leadership is about showing up for your team — especially during change, growth or challenges.
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May 16, 2025

Why custom AI simulations are transforming learning (and what most companies are missing)

Custom AI simulations help employees build real-world skills through practice, feedback and emotional realism so they’re ready when it really counts.
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Apr 16, 2025

Thriving in the skills economy

In the skills economy, value is defined by what people can do—not what’s on their resume. Here’s how organizations and employees can adapt and grow.
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Jul 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in August

We’ve curated a list of holidays for August to keep you in the loop on what’s most commonly celebrated. Plus, download our holiday calendar.

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Electives instructor featured in the NASM blog
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Electives team
Dec 19, 2023

Electives instructor featured in the NASM blog

Darlene Marshall is an expert at the intersection of lifestyle, wellness and wellbeing.
In the news + press releases
How to create L&D alignment across an organization
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Electives team
Dec 18, 2023

How to create L&D alignment across an organization

Thoughts on learning synergy at the organization, team and individual levels
Learning best practices
Electives instructor featured in the an episode of The Small Business Show
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Electives team
Dec 8, 2023

Electives instructor featured in the an episode of The Small Business Show

Lorraine K. Lee shares her expertise to help entrepreneurs manage virtual teams.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor and Panera chairman featured in Boston Business Journal
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Electives team
Dec 4, 2023

Electives instructor and Panera chairman featured in Boston Business Journal

Electives instructor and Panera chairman was featured in Boston Business Journal.
In the news + press releases
Unique gifts, perks and benefits to increase employee engagement + retention
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Electives team
Dec 1, 2023

Unique gifts, perks and benefits to increase employee engagement + retention

Create a culture that attracts and retains an engaged workforce through unique benefits and perks for employees.
Culture + collaboration
Electives recommended in Senior Executive guide for ERGs
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Electives team
Nov 30, 2023

Electives recommended in Senior Executive guide for ERGs

In an article about building ERGs, Electives is recommended as the best learning platform for affordable DEI + ERG training solutions.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor Dan Cnossen featured in 60 Minutes Overtime
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Electives team
Nov 28, 2023

Electives instructor Dan Cnossen featured in 60 Minutes Overtime

Electives instructor Dan Cnossen, a Navy SEAL veteran and Paralympian, was recently featured in a CBS News 60 Minutes Overtime feature.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor featured on the Growth League Podcast
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Electives team
Nov 21, 2023

Electives instructor featured on the Growth League Podcast

Shea Cole shares her journey from arts to digital marketing leadership on the Growth League Podcast.
In the news + press releases
Transforming learning programs at growing organizations
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Electives team
Nov 21, 2023

Transforming learning programs at growing organizations

Explore actionable strategies for busy leaders to boost employee retention through transformative learning. Champion a robust learning culture and unique upskilling approaches, and break free from makeshift solutions.
Learning best practices
Seeing people as assets: Perspectives from an HR leader
Nov 16, 2023

Seeing people as assets: Perspectives from an HR leader

Ellen Raim, Founder of People Matter, shares insights during the latest People Developing People interview.
People leader interviews
Electives instructor Marci Alboher featured in Forbes
Electives instructor Marci Alboher was featured in a Forbes article about career changes after 50.
Electives team
Nov 15, 2023

Electives instructor Marci Alboher featured in Forbes

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In the news + press releases
The power of storytelling for learning and development
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Electives team
Nov 15, 2023

The power of storytelling for learning and development

The power of storytelling lies in its ability to forge profound connections. The key is tapping into common human emotions.
Learning best practices

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