Today, we sit down with Rebecca Stern, an enthusiastic leader at Udemy who is breaking new ground in AI-driven learning and talent development. Together, we delve into the ever-constant nature of change, the importance of stepping outside one’s comfort zone, and the powerful concept of agency in leadership.
Rebecca shares her experiences from her early days in organizational psychology to her current role at Udemy, emphasizing data-driven practices, leadership humility, and continuous learning. Tune in to explore how Rebecca navigates the challenges of embracing change, leveraging AI in innovative ways, and fostering growth through personal and professional reflection. Plus, get insights on how fostering agency and genuine relationships can transform leadership and development programs.
Join us in this episode as we uncover new pathways to illuminate ignorance and lead with purpose in an ever-evolving workplace.
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- [00:00 — 05:55] Curiosity, leader inspiration, organizational psychology journey.
- [05:56 — 09:16] Udemy’s learning and analytics teams collaborate frequently.
- [09:17 — 10:19] Building followership through consulting and leadership development.
- [10:20 — 13:31] Immersive learning, Deloitte acquisition, leadership development startup.
- [13:32 — 18:38] Enthralled by Udemy’s unique learning platform mission.
- [18:39 — 21:16] Understanding and expanding ignorance is crucial.
- [21:17 — 23:05] Enabling leadership through change is a learnable skill.
- [23:06 — 26:32] Embrace change: evaluate instincts, empower personal agency.
- [26:33 — 31:47] Infusing choice boosts engagement and self-awareness.
- [31:48 — 32:45] AI simplifies and reduces cost of assessments.
- [32:46 — 38:03] AI successfully used for developmental assessment creation.
- [38:04 — 39:11] Experimenting with AI in education and learning.
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