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		<title>LifeLabs Learning Appoints Nathan Blain as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Era of Human-Centered Leadership Development </title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/lifelabs-learning-appoints-nathan-blain-as-chief-executive-officer</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mackenzie Hesler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:23:18 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[manager training]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary: Leadership development and organizational effectiveness expert joins LifeLabs Learning to deepen client impact and scale world-class learning experiences that drive measurable behavior change and meaningful business outcomes. New York, NY — May 28, 2026 — LifeLabs Learning, the source for instantly useful, delightfully unusual, science-backed programs, today announced the appointment of Nathan Blain as [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Skills Lab: What Happens Beyond the Workshop</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/skills-lab-what-happens-after-training-ends</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Liz Sniegocki]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Manager Training]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary: Training doesn’t end when the workshop does. LifeLabs Learning’s new Skills Lab reinforcement experience gives learning program participants dedicated time to practice new skills using real workplace scenarios, with live coaching and feedback that helps learning turn into everyday behavior. If you’ve ever rolled out a training program and thought, “This was great… now [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New Leadership Programs for Today’s Workplace Challenges</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/new-leadership-programs-for-todays-workplace-challenges</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mackenzie Hesler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Manager Training]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary: New program suite expands on two decades of client partnership and behavior-change research to help organizations strengthen managers, teams, and workplace culture. New York, NY — May 14, 2026 — LifeLabs Learning, the source for instantly useful, delightfully unusual, science-backed programs, today announced the launch of four new leadership development programs and the next [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Skills Spotlight: Delegation Skills That Help Managers Scale Their Impact</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/skills-spotlight-delegation-skills-that-help-managers-scale-their-impact</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Liz Sniegocki]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:33:54 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Manager Training]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Feedback Skills]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary: Delegation is one of the fastest ways for managers to build team skills, engagement, and capacity. In this conversation, you’ll see where delegation tends to stall, how AI complicates the decision, and a few simple ways to make smarter handoffs in the moment. We sat down with LifeLabs Learning facilitator Justin Balido, who works [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Science Behind Effective Delegation (And Why Managers Struggle With It)</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/the-science-behind-effective-delegation-and-why-managers-struggle-with-it</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Liz Sniegocki]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Inclusive Leadership]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary: Delegation shapes how work, ownership, and growth are distributed across a team. Yet many managers hold onto tasks due to habits around control, speed, and responsibility, which can limit development and create bottlenecks. With a few intentional shifts, delegation becomes a way to build capability, increase engagement, and expand team capacity. Delegation is often [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Field Notes from Transform 2026: What Leaders Are Figuring Out About AI</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/field-notes-from-transform-2026-what-leaders-are-figuring-out-about-ai</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Liz Sniegocki]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:02:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Manager Training]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lifelabslearning.com/?p=17207</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: At Transform 2026, leaders weren’t short on ideas. They were working to answer a simpler, harder question: what should actually change on my team this week? A few clear signals emerged: Most organizations are figuring this out as they go. “AI fluency” is often unclear in practice. AI is exposing gaps in leadership, systems, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why Talent Mobility Is Stuck and How to Get It Moving Again</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/why-talent-mobility-is-stuck-and-how-to-get-it-moving-again</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Liz Sniegocki]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:45:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Inclusive Leadership]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary: More employees are staying in their roles but not progressing in ways that feel meaningful. That creates a ripple effect: fewer open roles, limited opportunities, and teams that start to feel stuck. In this piece, we break down what’s behind the slowdown, from changing career goals to job hugging to everyday disengagement, and what [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why Manager Readiness Will Make or Break Your 2026 Strategy</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/why-manager-readiness-will-make-or-break-your-2026-strategy</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Liz Sniegocki]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:29:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Inclusive Leadership]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary: Manager readiness determines whether strategy turns into results. Today’s managers face emotional strain, unclear expectations, and rising complexity. Organizations that support engagement, clarify behaviors, build connections, and strengthen people skills close the gap and move strategy. Strategy succeeds or stalls at the manager level.&#160; Managers are the ones who turn plans into day-to-day decisions. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>From Role-Based to Skills-Based: How to Future-Proof Your Workforce</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/from-role-based-to-skills-based-how-to-future-proof-your-workforce</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julie Tobi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:23:16 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[AI]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Manager Training]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lifelabslearning.com/?p=17030</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: When work changes faster than job descriptions, skills become your most reliable asset. Moving from role-based to skills-based sounds structural, but the real shift is behavioral. Research shows that feedback, reflection, and coaching are what turn experience into capability. This article explores how managers make that shift real. When job titles can’t keep up [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Skills Spotlight &#8211; Manager Feedback: How to Keep Clarity and Trust When Using AI  (Playing Cards Method)</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/skills-spotlight-manager-feedback-how-to-keep-clarity-and-trust-when-using-ai</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Liz Sniegocki]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[AI]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lifelabslearning.com/?p=17012</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: Many managers still rely on vague praise or “blurry” critiques that leave employees guessing what to keep doing or change. AI can help leaders prepare clear, specific feedback without losing authenticity or trust. Feedback works best when people know exactly what they did and why it matters. Yet many managers fall into a familiar [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Building Trust in Times of Uncertainty: Micro-Habits That Make a Macro Difference</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/building-trust-in-times-of-uncertainty-micro-habits-that-make-a-macro-difference</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rio Polzin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:30:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lifelabslearning.com/?p=16766</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: When decisions move faster than explanations, trust becomes fragile. This article shares three practical micro-habits managers can use to build trust in times of uncertainty, especially during AI rollouts and rapid change. These habits focus on clarity, shared learning, and listening before acting. Leaders are being asked to move faster than they can explain [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Skills Spotlight – Manager Conversations: How to Use AI to Prepare for 1-1s  Without Losing the Human Touch (CAMPS)</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/skills-spotlight-manager-conversations-how-to-use-ai-to-prepare-for-1-1s-without-losing-the-human-touch-camps</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Liz Sniegocki]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:06:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Manager Training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leading Change]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AI]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lifelabslearning.com/?p=16597</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: For managers juggling a million things, showing up prepared and present for 1:1s isn’t always easy. This is exactly where AI can help. The trick is using it to save time without sounding robotic. We sat down with LifeLabs Learning facilitator Mads Blodget, who spends their days helping managers feel more confident in complex [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Social Learning Is the Secret to Scalable AI Adoption</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/social-learning-is-the-secret-to-scalable-ai-adoption</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michelle King]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Manager Training]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lifelabslearning.com/?p=16569</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: What if the key to successful AI adoption isn&#8217;t simply AI at all? While organizations rush to implement the latest tools, they&#8217;re overlooking the single factor that determines whether AI actually transforms work or just creates expensive pilot programs: how people learn together. When organizations roll out AI tools without social learning infrastructure, adoption [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why AI Initiatives Fail Without Behavior Change (And What to Do About It)</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/why-ai-initiatives-fail-without-behavior-change-and-what-to-do-about-it</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Liz Sniegocki]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lifelabslearning.com/?p=16521</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: Many organizations invest heavily in AI tools, only to find that adoption stalls and impact falls short of expectations. Based on recent LifeLabs Learning conversations with Will Feng of Fabletics and Dr. Kim Cameron, this article explores why AI initiatives struggle when leadership behaviors don’t change alongside technology, and what leaders, managers, and HR [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>LifeLabs Learning is headed to SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/lifelabs-learning-at-sxsw-2026</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[LifeLabs Learning]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:27:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We’re Headed to Austin for SXSW 2026! This March, LifeLabs Learning is heading to South by Southwest (SXSW) 2026 to join leaders from around the world in a conversation about the future of work—and the human skills that will define it. As AI continues to transform how work gets done, one thing is becoming increasingly [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>3 Trends Redefining Leadership &#038; Learning in 2026</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/3-trends-redefining-leadership-learning-in-2026</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Priscila Bala]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:03:19 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Engagement]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is the year to evolve… or get left behind. AI, automation, and hybrid work are no longer emerging trends. They&#8217;re just how work gets done. And as they continue to evolve, more will change. So the real question for the year ahead is how your people will keep up and lead through it. At [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why Engineering Managers Need Leadership Training and How to do it Right</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/why-engineering-managers-need-leadership-training-and-how-to-do-it-right</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Liz Sniegocki]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lifelabslearning.com/?p=15594</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: In engineering orgs, strong technical skills are just the beginning. To build high-performing, resilient teams, engineers need leadership training, too. This blog explores why Learning &#38; Development (L&#38;D) for engineering managers is essential, the common pitfalls engineers face as new leaders, and how HR and L&#38;D leaders can design effective manager training programs for [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>LifeLabs Learning: The Next Chapter of Growth</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/lifelabs-learning-the-next-chapter-of-growth</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[LifeLabs Learning]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:55:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.lifelabslearning.com/?p=15533</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[At LifeLabs Learning, every decision we make comes back to one question: How can we best serve the L&#38;D and People Leaders who rely on us to build stronger, more people-skilled organizations? Today, we’re excited to share an important leadership transition that is designed to deepen our focus on helping our clients achieve measurable impact [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Let’s Get Neuro-Spacious: How to Design Inclusive Remote Workspaces for Neurodivergent Employees</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/lets-get-neuro-spacious-how-to-design-inclusive-remote-workspaces-for-neurodivergent-employees</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michelle King]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:47:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Hybrid & Remote Work]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://lifelabslearning.com/?p=13875</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: This blog explores practical, research-backed ways to make remote and hybrid work more inclusive for neurodivergent employees. From communication clarity to sensory design, learn how small shifts in your virtual practices can lead to big improvements in collaboration, productivity, and well-being for everyone on your team. April is Neurodiversity Awareness Month—a time to deepen [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Continuous Feedback at Work: How to Make Every Conversation Count</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/continuous-feedback-making-every-conversation-count</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[LifeLabs Learning]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://lifelabslearning.com/?p=13750</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: Feedback doesn’t have to feel like a performance review or a tense moment. When done continuously, it becomes a natural part of everyday conversations. Strong feedback habits improve engagement, reduce turnover, and build trust—especially in hybrid and fast-moving workplaces. Think about the last time you gave or received feedback. Was it a natural, ongoing [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>AI Agents in HR: The Next Leap in Human-Centered Leadership</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/the-new-era-of-hr-human-ai-collaboration</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[LifeLabs Learning]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:48:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary: AI agents are changing the game in HR. Unlike traditional tools, these autonomous collaborators don’t just assist, they act. From sourcing top candidates and streamlining onboarding to personalizing employee growth plans, AI agents are helping HR teams move faster and lead smarter. In this blog, we unpack what AI agents are, how they work, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Ultimate Productivity Playbook: 3 Proven Methods to Prioritize What Matters </title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/the-ultimate-productivity-playbook-3-proven-methods-to-prioritize-what-matters</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[LifeLabs Learning]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:48:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Workforce productivity is in the spotlight, especially as AI becomes more seamlessly integrated into business processes—boosting employee productivity by up to 66%! By automating repetitive tasks, AI frees up time for more strategic and creative work. But here’s the thing: more time doesn’t automatically lead to more productivity. Without strong prioritization skills, managers and teams [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>4 Tipping Point Skills™ You Can&#8217;t Afford to Ignore in 2025</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/4-tipping-point-skills-you-cant-afford-to-ignore-in-2025</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[LifeLabs Learning]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Resilience]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leading Change]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skills]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary: In 2025, technical skills alone won’t cut it. Organizations that thrive will be those that double down on human-centered capabilities, what we at LifeLabs Learning call Tipping Point Skills™. These are the small, learnable behaviors that lead to big impact across performance, engagement, and retention. This article explores four essential Tipping Point Skills: Prioritization, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
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		<title>Priorities CEOs and HR Leaders Can Agree On in 2025</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/priorities-ceos-and-hr-leaders-can-agree-on-in-2025</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Priscila Bala]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:31:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Engagement]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Incredible things happen when CEOs and CPOs are truly on the same page. Strategy and execution move in lockstep, people initiatives directly fuel business growth, and everyone feels the momentum. But let’s be honest—getting there isn’t easy. Priorities shift, perspectives differ, and sometimes, it feels like we’re tackling the same big questions from completely different [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
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		<title>Strategic Thinking Skills Every Manager Needs to Thrive in Complex Workplaces</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/strategic-thinking-for-high-impact-goals-in-complex-workplaces</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[LifeLabs Learning]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:49:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Hybrid & Remote Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AI]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://lifelabslearning.com/?p=13499</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: Strategic thinking helps leaders cut through complexity to set meaningful goals and adapt quickly when priorities shift. By combining human skills like empathy and foresight with technical tools, managers can align teams, reduce costly missteps, and drive lasting impact. Why managers need strategic thinking in complex workplaces Imagine this: A manager leading a hybrid [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why People Skills Are The Future Of Work</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/why-people-skills-are-the-future-of-work</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[LifeLabs Learning]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 03:55:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leading Change]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Engagement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[engagement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal development]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://lifelabslearning.com/?p=13292</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: Human skills are rising in value as AI and automation reshape work. Soft skills, also called people skills or durable skills, set teams apart in a tech-driven world. In this blog, we explore why people skills matter more than ever, which are essential for leaders, and how to future-proof your team with practical, research-backed [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Doing More With Less: How Bricolage Builds Organizational Resilience</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/doing-more-with-less-the-power-of-bricolage-in-organizational-resilience</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joie Lim, M.S.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:28:22 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Resilience]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Organizational Resilience]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary: In this final installment of the Organizational Resilience blog series, we explore Bricolage—the ability to use what’s already available to solve problems creatively and efficiently. From repurposing products to redeploying talent, this skill separates adaptable companies from those that falter. With economic pressure continuing into 2025 and 42% of organizations reporting budget constraints as [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why Goal-Setting Is About More Than Metrics in 2025</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/why-goal-setting-is-about-more-than-metrics-in-2025</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[LifeLabs Learning]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[engagement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Organizational Resilience]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://lifelabslearning.com/?p=13129</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[It’s goal-setting season again – time to rally the team and focus on what really matters in the year ahead. But in 2025, goal-setting isn’t just about hitting numbers; it’s about redefining success. As business needs evolve and workforce priorities shift, managers are being called to embrace a more nuanced approach to setting goals. Businesses [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>3 Trends for HR, People Ops, and L&#038;D Leaders to Prepare For in 2025</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/3-trends-for-hr-people-ops-and-ld-leaders-to-prepare-for-in-2025</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[LifeLabs Learning]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:37:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Leading Change]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Engagement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resilience]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[engagement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Organizational Resilience]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://lifelabslearning.com/?p=13053</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[HR and People Operations are at the center of driving business success in 2025 – an era of change that’s only speeding up! With AI reshaping how we work and workforce needs evolving, organizations are doubling down on developing leaders and managers, mastering change management, and building organizational culture. Our outlook for 2025 is shaped [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Practical Strategies for Ethical, Fair, and Impactful AI Implementation in HR</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/embracing-ai-in-hr-practical-strategies-for-ethical-fair-and-impactful-implementation</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[LifeLabs Learning]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[AI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Organizational Resilience]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://lifelabslearning.com/?p=13113</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: Ethical AI in HR is essential. With 81% of HR leaders already integrating AI into their teams, understanding when, where, and how to use it responsibly is critical. In this blog, we share actionable strategies, from legal safeguards to fairness checks, to help you implement AI effectively in HR while honoring your organization’s values. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Career Growth Without Promotions: How to Support Employee Career Development</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/career-growth-without-promotions</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[LifeLabs Learning]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:52:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Engagement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://lifelabslearning.com/?p=11423</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Career growth today is less about ‘climbing the ladder’ and more about increasing employability through learning new skills, expanding knowledge, and collecting diverse experiences for long-term career success. This shift offers a fresh way for HR and people ops leaders to boost career development and employee retention, even with limited promotional opportunities. This blog explores [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Return-to-Office Blues? How to Build a Playful Workplace Culture (for in-person and hybrid teams)</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/boost-morale-by-creating-a-fun-and-playful-workplace</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[LifeLabs Learning]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:01:16 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Hybrid & Remote Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Engagement]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://lifelabslearning.com/?p=3877</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: A playful workplace is a powerful lever for creativity, collaboration, and engagement. Whether in person, remote, or hybrid, teams that embrace fun are more innovative, resilient, and connected. In this blog, you’ll learn why play matters, how to link it to your mission, and 15+ strategies to add joy to your workplace culture. Whether [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How to Give Constructive Feedback That Improves Team Performance: The Playing Cards Method™</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/deal-out-better-feedback-at-work</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[LifeLabs Learning]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Feedback Skills]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://lifelabslearning.com/?p=3888</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: Constructive feedback is one of the most powerful tools for improving performance, boosting morale, and shaping workplace culture. In this guide, you&#8217;ll learn how to give actionable feedback using LifeLabs Learning&#8217;s Playing Cards Method™, build a strong feedback culture, and use science-backed techniques to make your feedback more receivable, balanced, and effective. Why feedback [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How Increasing Employee Autonomy Increases Organizational Resilience</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/how-increasing-employee-autonomy-will-increase-organizational-resilience</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joie Lim, M.S.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Resilience]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Organizational Resilience]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://lifelabslearning.com/?p=3898</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: Autonomy is a key driver of organizational resilience. When employees are trusted to make decisions, they respond faster, take initiative, and strengthen the organization&#8217;s ability to adapt. In this fifth installment of our Organizational Resilience series, we explore the systems and behaviors that support high-autonomy environments — from decentralized governance to clearly defined decision-making [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>5 Steps to Creating a Performance Review Process Your Employees Will Love</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/creating-a-performance-review-process-employees-love</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[LifeLabs Learning]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Feedback Skills]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://lifelabslearning.com/?p=3909</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: Most employees and managers are unhappy with performance reviews, but not because of the feedback itself. The real problem is poorly designed processes. Use these five steps to build a performance review system that feels fair, inspires growth, and improves engagement across your organization. Why are so many employees unhappy with performance reviews? Career-focused [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Performance Reviews Can Make or Break Company Culture. Here’s How to Get Them Right.</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/performance-reviews-can-make-or-break-company-culture-heres-how-to-get-them-right</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mackenzie Hesler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Feedback Skills]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://lifelabslearning.com/?p=3937</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: Performance reviews have a bad reputation, but they don’t have to. When done right, they become powerful tools for career growth, leadership development, and company culture. Research shows that only 1 in 5 employees feel their company’s performance practices motivate them. But with the right design, reviews can fuel engagement, skill development, and organizational [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Big Impact Employee Feedback Has on Performance Reviews</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/the-big-impact-employee-feedback-has-on-performance-reviews</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mackenzie Hesler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Engagement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Feedback Skills]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://lifelabslearning.com/?p=3947</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: Looking to improve your performance review process? Start with employee feedback. More than 90% of top-performing companies use multi-source feedback, like 360-degree reviews, to create a complete, accurate view of employee performance. In this article, learn how to build a strong feedback culture, increase employee engagement, and integrate 360-degree feedback into your performance management [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Now is the Time to Prepare Leaders and Teams to Navigate Uncertainty</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/now-is-the-time-to-prepare-leaders-and-teams-to-navigate-uncertainty</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Priscila Bala]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leading Change]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://lifelabslearning.com/?p=3995</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: We live in a state of continuous uncertainty, from economic volatility and global elections to AI disruption and climate-related events. Despite these challenges, many organizations hesitate to invest in leadership development. This blog outlines why now is the critical moment to build leadership skills that enable resilience, adaptability, and change-readiness. Backed by current research, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How to Manage Conflict at Work: A Manager’s Guide</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/how-to-manage-conflict-at-work-a-managers-guide</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Liz Sniegocki]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skills]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://lifelabslearning.com/?p=3974</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: Conflict is inevitable in collaborative workplaces, but it doesn’t have to be destructive. In this guide, you’ll learn practical conflict resolution strategies that help managers turn tension into innovation and stronger team performance. Explore common collaboration hotspots, actionable habits, and science-backed tools to help your team navigate conflict with confidence. Collaboration is the name [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Scaling Manager Training: 5 Tips to Gain Stakeholder Buy-In</title>
		<link>https://www.lifelabslearning.com/blog/scaling-manager-training-5-tips-to-gain-stakeholder-buy-in</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Liz Sniegocki]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Manager Training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Engagement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://lifelabslearning.com/?p=4016</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Summary: Manager training pays for itself in engagement, retention, and performance—but scaling it requires strategic buy-in. Budget constraints, hybrid teams, and limited L&#38;D resources don’t have to be blockers. Use these five proven tips to get leaders on board, showcase ROI, and scale manager training that drives measurable results. Your managers are critical to a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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