Most L&D pros operate and design from a particular bias based on our primary behavioral (biological/neurological) drivers - the drive to learn and the drive to bond. Spoiler alert, not everyone is driven by these. If we design, promote, and deliver our learning solutions with our drivers leading the way, we become less effective for certain groups. Join Jess Almlie and guest Jay Johnson to talk about how L&D can combat "trainer bias."

In this episode you'll hear:

• Definitions for the four biological and neurological drivers dictating how our brain makes choices on what we do every day.
• The primary drivers for L&D (drive to learn and drive to bond) vs. those for other professions and roles.
• How focusing only on our own primary drivers makes us less effective in L&D.
• Why it's important to balance all four drivers in our work.
• How L&D needs to think and approach our work differently according to all four drivers.

About Jay Johnson:

Jay Johnson works with people and organizations to empower teams, grow profits, and elevate leadership. He is a Co-Founder of Behavioral Elements®, a two-time TEDx speaker, and a designated Master Trainer by the Association for Talent Development. With a focus on behavioral intelligence, Jay supports trainers and coaches in designing, developing, and implementing programs that drive behavioral change.

Find and connect with Jay Johnson here:

• LinkedIn
• Website: https://www.behavioralelements.com
• Email: jay@behavioralelements.com

Find and connect with Jess Almlie here:

• LinkedIn
• Website: https://www.jessalmlie.com
• Subscribe to the L&D Must Change Newsletter

Additional resources mentioned in this podcast:

• Book: Driven: How Human Nature Shapes Our Choices by Paul R. Lawrence and Nitin Nohria
• Podcast: The Talent Forge: Elevating L&D: From Fast Food to VP with Jess Almlie (Jay's interview with Jess!)