Author: Kevin Anselmo

  • Research One, Teach One, Lead One 

    Research One, Teach One, Lead One 

    “See one, do one, teach one.” I very much appreciate this saying and would like to propose a related follow-up: “Research one, teach one, lead one.” This came to mind after interviewing Yoshi Mitsui, CEO of CLO Labs. Yoshi creates content, facilitates management workshops and delivers executive education in business schools and corporate universities. There…

  • Lessons in Content Learning from Mark Schaefer’s Book KNOWN

    Lessons in Content Learning from Mark Schaefer’s Book KNOWN

    By Kevin Anselmo “I was not an expert at becoming known when I started the book. I am now. Writing this book awarded me the equivalent of a master’s degree in personal branding! My new expertise can open new doors because I did this hard work.” These words from Mark Schaefer’s book KNOWN struck a…

  • What is Content Learning?

    What is Content Learning?

    It seems like every day there are new headlines and soundbites underscoring the importance of continuous learning. “The most fundamental skill: Intentional learning and the career advantage” states a headline from McKinsey’s research. The Pew Research Center found 87% of workers think it’s essential to develop new skills throughout their life to keep up with…

  • Episode #17: Andy Storch on Being Intentional about Career Development

    Episode #17: Andy Storch on Being Intentional about Career Development

    Careers pursuits evolve over time. Take for example when you were entering college. There is a good chance that your aspirations as a young adult changed by the time you were a few years into a career. Probably, as we progress through mid to the end of our careers, interests and goals shift as well. …

  • Episode #16 – Learning through Content Creation: An Interview with Mitch Joel

    Episode #16 – Learning through Content Creation: An Interview with Mitch Joel

    A brilliant report from McKinsey notes we need to foster intentional learning by feeding our curiosity. The report states that “inspiration is strongly correlated with an intrinsic desire to learn. Curiosity sparks inspiration. You learn more and more frequently because you are curious. Second, curiosity marks the beginning of a virtuous cycle that feeds your…

  • Episode #15: An Interview with Naguib Attia on How IBM Helps Universities Prepare Students for the Workforce

    Episode #15: An Interview with Naguib Attia on How IBM Helps Universities Prepare Students for the Workforce

    It was January 2014 and Naguib Attia, Chief Technology Officer at IBM, was facing a difficult task related to a project in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). There  was a lack of talent in the region to deliver on a particular project’s objectives. To address this challenge, he considered the following question: how can…