Perpetual Learning - How to build a system that supports both individual growth and institutional progress

In this thought-provoking episode of Start With Questions, Kristy Lundstrom, CEO of The Mount Vernon Organization, is joined by Jared Colley of Mount Vernon Ventures, Meera Shah of Trey Education, and Patrick Schuermann from Strategic Compensation and Coaching Partners to unpack Mount Vernon Ventures’ latest R&D Report: The Flow of Perpetual Learning.Together, they explore how organizations can cultivate a mindset of ongoing growth, experimentation, and renewal—where learning never stops. The report is anchored by the driving question: How might we design and deploy performance management systems that promote and reinforce both individual growth and organizational progress such that personalized goals and institutional strategic initiatives remain coherently aligned?It’s about collective commitments that meet the mission.It’s about alignment through relationships.And it’s about leadership through learning.From “inherited habits” to intentionally designing cultures that listen for and act on feedback and signals, the conversation blends real-world insights with bold, human-centered ideas drawn from research across the education ecosystem.Whether you’re a school leader, innovator, or lifelong learner, this episode will challenge your assumptions, spark your curiosity, and inspire your next step toward Perpetual Learning at your learning organization.Listen, reflect, and design for what’s next.