The Edge: A Skillsoft Podcast

Dec 18 2023 50 ep. 36 mins 3
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Welcome to Skillsoft’s podcast, The Edge, a platform designed to help leaders and learners alike unleash their edge. In this series, host and CMO, Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek, sits down with a variety of quests – from customers, to partners, to industry influencers – to engage in candid, thought-provoking conversations on the topic of learning and growth in the workplace.

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Using AI For Good: The Ethical and Responsible Usage of Generative AI

Dec 18 2023 32 mins  
With great power comes great responsibility. In this groundbreaking era of technology, we find ourselves at a pivotal juncture. The advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly GenAI, have propelled us forward, giving us capabilities that can feel straight out of a sci-fi novel. But rather than fearing AI and all of its capabilities, we need to understand it. On this episo

Big Business for Big Change: Using the Intersection of Technology & Sustainability for Good

Nov 29 2023 43 mins  
Over the past 30 or so years, big capitalism has been perceived as a force of massive destruction and chaos on the planet. But what if we told you that it could actually be used for good? Engaging with billons of people and companies around the planet to participate in reversing climate change can happen, and it must be done using auditable, transparent, trustworthy data ecosystems

Building a Trusted Organization: The Importance of Cybersecurity Learning for All

Oct 27 2023 33 mins  
Creating a strong cybersecurity culture depends on continued investment in education. Whether your organization serves the consumer or other businesses, the vast amounts of data entrusted to your care are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, and the success of your business depends on safeguarding that resource. So, when organizations invest time and effort to stay current with

Behind and (Beyond) Prison Walls: The Transformative Power of Learning

Sep 21 2023 39 mins  
In the pursuit of leading inclusively, organizations must be willing to establish learning, development, and job opportunities for underrepresented populations. Incarcerated women is just one of many underrepresented populations rarely discussed, but who deserve a place at the forefront of the conversation surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We explore this topic d

Aligning Your People with Your Purpose to Build a High Performing Organization 

Aug 18 2023 43 mins  
The foundation of every business is its people. Every organization has a diverse set of employees with different backgrounds, personalities, beliefs, and behaviors who all contribute to the organization’s success. However, achieving alignment among employees and instilling shared company values can often prove to be challenging. In the wake of the pandemic, organizations are fin

Can Your Organization Do Well and Do the Right Thing?

Jul 14 2023 41 mins  
Organizations around the globe are being challenged to strike a balance between profitability and responsibility, particularly in the context of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) programs. As ESG initiatives gain prominence, these organizations will continue to grapple with the task of defining and operationalizing their commitment to doing “the right thing”

The Key to Retaining Top Talent: Leadership Engagement

Mar 20 2023 55 mins  
Today’s organizations are under intense pressure to uphold the new “social compact” between employers and employees built on mutual growth. But how can businesses retain top talent to create sustainable workforces? On this episode of The Edge, our host Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek is joined by Adrian Koehler, a leadership engagement expert and founding senior partner at the execu

Ethical Leadership: How to Do the Right Thing Everyday

Jan 10 2023 42 mins  
Leaders are required to make intentional decisions about what’s right and what’s wrong for their businesses. How can organizations ensure that their employees are set up for success in making ethical choices, but also empower them to speak up when things go awry? On this episode of The Edge, our host Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek is joined by Asha Palmer, Senior Vice President of Co

Evolving at the Speed of Tech: Reporting on Today's Most In-Demand Skills

Dec 14 2022 23 mins  
Recently, the talent shortage has sparked many conversations around the challenges of talent retention in the workplace, particularly among technical teams. As today’s top tech skills continue to evolve, how can leaders and organizations best equip their employees to succeed? On this episode of The Edge, our host Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek is joined by Zach Sims, the co-founder and

How to Prepare for the Changing Economy: Assessing the Current Job Market and Talent Shortage

Oct 26 2022 23 mins  
Although we are not yet in a recession, layoffs and hiring freezes have insighted some fear that we may be headed that way. As these changes in the economy impact the workforce, how can employees and employers prepare? On this episode of The Edge, our host Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek is joined by Diana Ransom, an executive editor at Inc. who specializes in covering small businesses, e