36. Reflections of a Learning Leader with Dr. Kevin Claypool

07/02/2023 35 min
36. Reflections of a Learning Leader with Dr. Kevin Claypool

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Have you ever wondered how learning leaders think about delivering leadership and employee development across a large enterprise? On this episode we climb inside the brain of the Head of Learning and Development for an iconic American company and the world’s largest beer company, Anheuser-Busch. Home to brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Stella Artois, and too many others to name, Anheuser-Busch is committed to developing people and elevating its performance to create a future with more cheers.   About our Guest Dr. Kevin Claypool is the North American Head of Learning and Development for Anheuser-Busch, the world’s top brewer, based in St. Louis, Missouri. He is a graduate of York University in Nebraska, and Abilene Christian University, and he earned his doctorate at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Strap in because his passion for people and elevating performance is contagious!   What You’ll Learn How learning executives prioritize initiatives to drive strategy Challenges that senior learning leaders face The importance of using both internal leaders and external subject matter experts to lead learning How Anheuser-Busch creatively uses simulations to drive the practical application of learning How to scale learning across an enterprise   Links for This Episode: anheuser-busch.com email: [email protected]   Connect with Dr. Mike:  Website: https://www.drmikepatterson.com Book: https://www.missionfirstpeoplealwaysbook.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaellpatterson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdrmikepatterson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmikepatterson Buy The Book!: Mission First People Always Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 A look inside today’s conversation 3:27 Welcome to our first in-studio interview! 4:50 The love language in a corporate setting 12:00 The workforce reshuffling around the globe  14:29 The greatest challenges leaders face  18:04 The power of storytelling in learning 23:00 A creative and invited simulation Kevin does with teams  26:30 Word of mouth still works in 2023 32:01 One thing that can help you become a better leader today  

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