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Q3: What impact do social leaders have on an organization's learning culture?
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Scott Edwards
A3: Every culture change needs its champions. It’s not enough to simply say “We launched a new way to learn-go check it out.” Learners need valid business reasons to buy into change. Social leaders can drive that engagement.
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Michelle Henry
Huge impact...but they have to lead ...and walk the walk...not all leaders do
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Lisa_Koren
Walk the talk is critical
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Cheryl K. Burgess
A3. Fostering a desire to learn is arguably more important than the learning itself. Social leaders help facilitate that.
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Kimberly Whitler
A3 Social leaders impact culture through: 1) their actions and behaviors, 2) the information they attend to, 3) how they incentivize, promote, and reward employees, and 4) their decisions regarding the allocation of resources
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Michelle Henry
Its the leaders that inspire that make the impact...the one who are human and genuine... so important
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Jonathan Ferrar
The role leaders play in almost anything has a bearing on the culture. So in this space, leaders influence the learning culture de facto
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Cheryl K. Burgess
A3. Social leaders keep everyone focused on the big picture—on why skill building is a win/win for both employee and company
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Scott Edwards
@chmikeus A3: Exactly, Michelle. They need to lead by example. When the content is there, people will come.
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Daniel Davis
One great thing about social is that it lets leaders arise from anywhere within the org, not just the top ranks.
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Cheryl K. Burgess
A3. Social leaders light the way, pioneering new processes and modeling best practices. They show #socbiz #socialbusiness in action.
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Michelle Henry
@ckburgess Absolutely Cheryl, learning isn't the hardest part.
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Corey Lostetter
Social leaders are critical to building a sustainable social learning culture. They are responsible for employee engagement and should act as model for what is expected of employees.
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Casey Lucas
@jaferrar - Indeed Jonathan!! Well said!!
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Lisa_Koren
@ckburgess You read my mind. Love to learn, know HOW to learn... more vital than what you learn.
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Jonathan Ferrar
@chmikeus Absolutely. Agree
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Gary Schirr
A3 Can't honestly think of too many examples... @IBMSmtWorkforce
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Kimberly Whitler
A3 Consider Tony Hsieh CEO of Zappos. He uses social media to facilitate communication, learning, and the creation of shared values. Ex: He announced tweetups for employees to join in live streaming of qtrly mtgs.
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Elizabeth Kvedar
clearly demonstrate the purpose and value the social activities bring to the curricula
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Gary Schirr
A3 I was banned from email for a while when I worked for a Wall Street firm. @IBMSmtWorkforce
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Cheryl K. Burgess
@jaferrar Exactly. Leadership necessary in any era.
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Lauren Gibb
Leaders start and continue the movement of change.
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Scott Edwards
@chmikeus A3: Definitely, Michelle. Authenticity is extremely important.
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Phylicia Teymer
A3: Social leaders are needed to challenge status quo, help bring new ideas FWD, be the "champions of change"!
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Michelle Henry
@ckburgess Show me don't tell me...the new face of leadership
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Kimberly Whitler
Q3 Leaders determine whether the culture will tolerate social learning and interconnectedness
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Jonathan Ferrar
@Korenlis Agree
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Kimberly Whitler
@ckburgess Agree -- fostering, motivating, incenting, and rewarding social learning
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Michelle Henry
@danielkdtwt Agree Danielle, everyone has the potential to teach me something..everyday
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Casey Lucas
@ckburgess - Right on the money, Cheryl!!!
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Jhoanna Tamayo
A3. Social Leaders inspire and help employees find purpose in their work. Employees working for a purpose are more motivated #swfchat
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Elizabeth Kvedar
@ProfessorGary Why? and how did you communicate without it?
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Jonathan Ferrar
@MainCane83 This is really important. Leaders can decide to be 'social' or not. They can be 'active' or not. They can be a 'learner' or not. It's all a matter of choice. A Leader chooses to be a 'Social Leader' or not.
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Cheryl K. Burgess
Exactly, @KimWhitler! Perhaps orgs should devote more resources to helping employees identify their optimal learning styles?