Dead LMS's and Dead Conversations

L&D Happy Hour with Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris: The Real Deal on Networking Dust off your mason jars and bar spoons, make sure you've smacked that subscribe button, and join Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris for another round of Learning Rebels Happy Hour! So what are we up to this time? Well, we’re talking all about: Why networking isn't just business cards and elevator pitches What to actually do after you make a connection How social media and email are part of your networking toolkit Why the follow-up matters more than the follow-through From the art behind the follow-up to the mysteries of digital business cards, this episode is all about real talk on building authentic relationships in L&D. Shannon and Deborah reflect on the do's, the don’ts, and the awkward in-betweens of trying to connect, build trust, and make those connections stick. So pour a drink and get ready to: Rethink your business card game (bonus points for a Pokémon binder) Make your follow-ups as intentional as your first impressions Use digital tools to actually connect, not just collect Challenge your networking goals to better align with your purpose Because it wouldn’t be Happy Hour without the Happy, here are our Frosty Adult Beverage (FAB) picks: Deborah: Cherry Bounce Moonshine – A sweet Southern classic with tart cherry flavor and a smooth finish. Guaranteed to raise eyebrows and expectations. Shannon: Butter Pecan Moonshine over Vanilla Ice Cream – Not just a drink—an experience. Dessert meets FAB in the most delightful way. Find all our drink recipes and more at our website. Be part of the Learning Rebels Community. Continue the conversation while building connections and capability. Learn more here. Join the Coffee Chat conversations Be part of Learning Rebels live Coffee Chat Discussions! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Hosts: Shannon Tipton & Deborah Harris Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions