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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 20 MIN

Why Understanding Isn’t Enough with Chris Majer

from The Growth Signal

Understanding is not the same as doing.If your team keeps learning but nothing really changes, this is for you.Chris Majer says most companies get learning wrong. We chase new ideas, new frameworks, and new content. But we forget the one thing that actually drives performance… practice. Alyssa Nolte and Chris dig into what it really takes to create embodied competence in business. Not theory. Not hype. Real change.If you care about leadership, culture, sales performance, or real business transformation, this conversation will challenge how you think about training and growth.Here are 3 key takeaways:Understanding is the starting line, not the finish line.You can read books and attend seminars all day. If you do not practice new behaviors, nothing changes.Culture change starts at the top.If senior leaders do not model new behaviors, the rest of the company will ignore them. The fish rots from the head.Mood drives performance.Trust, ambition, and confidence create action. Cynicism and resentment kill it. Leaders are the guardians of the mood of the enterprise.This episode is about rethinking how we learn, how we lead, and how we build stronger customer relationships. If you are serious about business transformation, this one will hit home.Resources and people mentioned:Chris MajerHuman Potential ProjectThe Power to TransformBill McDonoughConnect with Alyssa Nolte:alyssanolte.substack.comlinkedin.com/in/alyssanolte

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