Employee Development: The Skills Every Organization Should Be Teaching - Brian Rook

Send Fan Mail by Text!Full transcript and show notes: https://www.sharnafabiano.com/2026/07/29/employee-development-the-skills-every-organization-should-be-teaching-brian-rook/ Most workplace learning programs are designed to prepare people to become leaders. But what about the skills employees need every day when they aren't the one making the final decision? Brian Rook argues that organizations can improve communication, trust, and performance by developing the often-overlooked abilities that help people contribute effectively from any role.As Assistant Vice President of Training at Lincoln Financial Group, Brian Rook designs employee development programs for professionals in advisor and securities operations. A researcher and international speaker on leadership and workplace learning, he has introduced training that explicitly develops these collaborative skills, helping employees communicate more effectively, build trust, and strengthen performance across multiple industries.In this episode, you'll learn:Why employee development should go beyond preparing people for management roles.How workplace learning can improve communication, trust, and decision-making across an organization.What causes engaged employees to become disengaged—and how organizations can rebuild trust.Why listening before acting is one of the most valuable professional skills employees can develop.How training programs can help people contribute more effectively, regardless of their position or title.References in this EpisodeCourageous Followership Tango video   Support the show*Sharna Fabiano is the author of Lead & Follow: The Dance of Inspired Teamwork and host of the Lead & Follow Podcast. She helps founders, solopreneurs, and new leaders build strong collaborative relationships and successful teams. Get a discounted coach session with Sharna with promo code PODCAST https://www.sharnafabiano.com/coaching/Order the book: Lead & Followhttps://www.amazon.com/Lead-Follow-Dance-Inspired-Teamwork/dp/1646632796/Support the Show!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1735834/support