Luminar Learning 6/5/25 Luminar Learning 6/5/25

Trust in the Age of Algorithms: Building a Culture Where Humans and AI Coexist

As AI becomes embedded in decisions, workflows, and strategy, how can leaders build a culture of confidence, fairness, and inclusion—without eroding the human core of their organization?

Luminar Learning 5/30/25 Luminar Learning 5/30/25

The Feedback Advantage: How Leaders Grow by Listening

Great leaders don’t wait for feedback—they seek it. Whether you're in the C-suite or on the fast track to get there, your ability to ask for and receive honest feedback is a defining skill. In this article, we break down how to approach feedback with intention, maturity, and strategy—so you can uncover blind spots, build trust, and grow faster as a leader.

Luminar Learning 5/22/25 Luminar Learning 5/22/25

How Having Context Awareness Can Supercharge Your Sales Teams

In sales, timing and relevance are everything. But too often, teams focus on the pitch and miss the bigger picture without context awareness: the external factors shaping their buyer’s world. This article explores how using the PESTEL framework—Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors—can help sales teams sell smarter, not just harder.

Luminar Learning 4/24/25 Luminar Learning 4/24/25

How To Drive Vision Into Action

To drive vision into action, leaders must align the three foundational pillars of an organization: strategy, culture, and structure. Read more to find out how to get these elements in sync, so that teams move with clarity, customers feel the impact, and vision turns into action.

Luminar Learning 4/4/25 Luminar Learning 4/4/25

How High-Performing Leaders Manage Multiple Roles Without Burning Out

How do high-performing leaders manage multiple roles across their professional, personal, and home spheres without burning out? This article dives into some practical insights with useful applications you can implement right away.

Luminar Learning 3/27/25 Luminar Learning 3/27/25

The Power of "Yes, and...": One Word That Shifts An Entire Workplace Culture

One simple shift in choice of word can ripple across an entire organization’s culture to foster creativity, collaboration and innovation. It’s the power of “yes, and…”

Luminar Learning 3/19/25 Luminar Learning 3/19/25

What Every Leader Needs to Know About Motivating Teams

Motivating a team isn’t about pushing harder; it’s about aligning the right factors to unlock performance. To inspire meaningful and sustained effort, four key pillars of motivation must be in place.

Luminar Learning 3/13/25 Luminar Learning 3/13/25

The Power of Influence in Sales: How to Offer Solutions That Truly Matter

Influencing is at the heart of successful sales conversations.

Yet many sales professionals fall into the trap of focusing too much on their product rather than what the client genuinely needs.

Here are three actionable strategies to elevate your influencing skills and offer solutions that leave a lasting impact:

Luminar Learning 3/6/25 Luminar Learning 3/6/25

“Outer Issues are Inner Issues”—The Leadership Insight that Unlocks Organizational Change

Leaders often look outward for solutions, but what if the key to solving many of these external issues lies within the organization itself? The phrase "the outer issues are inner issues" holds profound significance for leadership and can be the difference between reactive problem-solving and proactive growth.

Luminar Learning 2/27/25 Luminar Learning 2/27/25

Why an Outside-In Strategy Matters for Your Sales Team

Sales teams that see stronger engagement and higher conversions position themselves as trusted advisors, more than just vendors. Read more to find out how and why an outside-in strategy will greatly improve your teams’ sales effectiveness.

Luminar Learning 2/5/25 Luminar Learning 2/5/25

From New Hire to High Performer: Structuring an Effective Onboarding Program

Onboarding goes beyond paperwork and process - it's about setting employees up for peak performance and long-term engagement.

In this article, we’ll explain why onboarding matters, common pitfalls to avoid, and a step-by-step guide to creating a high-impact onboarding experience.

Luminar Learning 1/27/25 Luminar Learning 1/27/25

Fostering Internal Mobility: Strategic Training to Combat Employee Stagnation

Is your workforce feeling stagnant? Lack of career advancement is a top reason employees leave their jobs. In this blog, we explore how companies can combat employee stagnation through internal mobility training programs—from mentorship and upskilling to job rotations and cross-departmental learning. Discover actionable strategies to retain top talent, boost engagement, and foster a culture of growth within your organization. Read on to learn how investing in employee development can drive long-term success.

Luminar Learning 8/22/24 Luminar Learning 8/22/24

Practical Tips for Managing Stress

This article dives into some practical strategies that leaders can implement right away to manage the stress of leadership, along with resources that can help build resilience.

Luminar Learning 8/8/24 Luminar Learning 8/8/24

Knowing When and How To Say No as a Leader: Our Essential Guide

As a leader, it's crucial to know when to draw the line to protect your team's focus and well-being. But saying no is tough, especially when you're passing up financial or professional opportunities. Here are eight scenarios when saying no does more good than harm for your leadership, and a guide to help you navigate these moments with confidence and care.

Luminar Learning 8/1/24 Luminar Learning 8/1/24

When A Leader Makes Mistakes: Self-Forgiveness For The Long Road

Mistakes are an inevitable part of the leadership journey, but they do not have to be a permanent roadblock. By practicing self-forgiveness, you can transform your mistakes into powerful lessons that fuel your leadership growth and resilience.

Luminar Learning 7/26/24 Luminar Learning 7/26/24

How Does Compassionate Leadership Play Out in Tough Decisions?

Luminar Learning 7/15/24 Luminar Learning 7/15/24

Luminar Recommends: “Hit Refresh” by Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft

More than a typical corporate memoir, the book dives deep into Nadella’s personal leadership philosophy, his vision for the future of technology, and the broader implications of digital transformation on society.

Luminar Learning 7/8/24 Luminar Learning 7/8/24

Dear Manager, Are You Giving Meaningful Feedback?

Did you know that the strongest driver of employee engagement is meaningful feedback on a weekly basis? Yet managers often deliver feedback either too vaguely, or too harshly, leading to defensiveness. In this article, we’ll share four ingredients for delivering feedback effectively.

Luminar Learning 6/20/24 Luminar Learning 6/20/24

Transforming Appraisal Meetings into Moments of Inspiration

Appraisal meetings often feel like dread-filled obligations on the work calendar, but did you know that they hold the potential to be transformational? We break down the how in this article

Luminar Learning 6/14/24 Luminar Learning 6/14/24

The Art of Giving Presentations

Why should I listen to you? Why should I trust what you say? Why does this matter to me?

Every presenter has a core goal: to influence listeners. But do you know that every member of your audience also has a goal - to have 3 basic questions answered? In this article, we break down the question at the back of audience's minds, and give a few tips on how to level up the power and influence of your presentation skills.

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