The Editor’s Note

Welcome to the 2023 version of fall! With the official start of the season underway, we’re all probably glad to be escaping the summer heat as we transition to a season that is cooler and beautifully colorful in its own special way. And as we know, with new seasons come change.

As we embark on a new approach to the Rooted in Learning newsletter, we would love to hear from you about what you’ve enjoyed about the content, as well as what you might find valuable moving forward. In the coming days we will follow up with a survey in hopes of capturing your thoughts on what would make for a meaningful professional development centered newsletter experience. We value your engagement and we highly encourage and anticipate your feedback on the upcoming survey.

Highlights:

• October HR ELE experiences
• Learn more about Vanderbilt’s second free online ChatGPT course

Here’s to hoping you make the most of what this fall has to offer.

Happy Learning!

HR ELE

HR Employee Learning and Engagement |  Upcoming Learning Experiences 

THE FIVE LANGUAGES OF APPRECIATION IN THE WORKPLACE WITH CHANCE RYON

Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023  |  Time: 1:30pm – 3pm CST

Register Here

ENHANCING THE LEADER IN YOU WITH TASHUNDA FRANKLIN (RESCHEDULED)

Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023  |  Time: 1pm – 2:30pm CST

Register Here

DESIGN THINKING, UPSKILLING, & EXPERIMENTING FOR CAREER GROWTH WITH KRISTA VAUGHT

Date: Monday, October 16, 2023  |  Time: 1pm – 3pm CST

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ATOMIC HABITS WITH KRYSTAL CLARK

Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023  |  Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm CST

Register Here

ASPIRING LEADEREADS: NO HARD FEELINGS WITH KRISTA VAUGHT, CHANCE RYON, AND TASHUNDA FRANKLIN

Aspiring LeadeReads: No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work

In this four-part series, guided by the book, we will engage in deep discussions, activities, and reflections around motivation, communication, culture, leadership, and more.

The sessions will be hosted virtually on:  

• Tuesday, October 24, 11am – 12pm CST  
• Tuesday, October 31, 11am – 12pm CST 
• Tuesday, November 7, 11am – 12pm CST  
• Tuesday, November 14, 11am – 12pm CST  

To learn more and participate, complete this interest form by October 3rd. 

CONVERSATION CIRCLES: A SERIES FOR MANAGERS AND LEADERS WITH KRISTA VAUGHT, TASHUNDA FRANKLIN, AND HR CONSULTING

Topic: Managing Managers

Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023  |  Time: 1pm – 2pm CST

Topic: Succession Planning

Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023  |  Time: 2pm – 3pm CST

Register TODAY!

CLIFTONSTRENGTHS WITH CHANCE RYON & TASHUNDA FRANKLIN

Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2023  |  Time: 1pm – 3pm CST

Register Here

To learn more about upcoming workshops, please visit our website. If you would like the ELE team to facilitate a learning experience, please submit your request here. 

Vanderbilt University’s Second Free Chat GPT Online Course with Coursera Now Available

Learn more about Jules White’s second free online Chat GPT course, Advanced Data Analysis, offered via Coursera. Read the detailed MyVU article here.   

Did You Know…?

According the the American Psychological Association (APA):

“Data show that 32% of employees who are monitored with tech during the workday by their employer report their mental health as poor or fair (as opposed to good or excellent) compared with 24% who are not monitored. Results show 45% of those monitored report their workplaces have a negative impact on their mental health compared with 29% who are not monitored.”

Curious to learn more? Click here.

Virtual and Community Opportunities

BIG THINK + Book Club Presents: Navigate Difficult Conversations at Work with Amy Gallo

During the live conversation, Amy will discuss:

• The importance of workplace relationships, and why they fall apart
• The archetypes of difficult workplace personalities, and how to deal with them
• Strategies for leaders to help others get along, and navigate conflict

Date: Friday, October 6, 2023  |  Time: 11am – 12pm CST  |  Location: Virtual

Register Here

Additional Learning Resources

FEATURED PODCAST

Beyond the To-Do List with Erik Fisher | Designing Your Team for Everyone’s Success

Listen in less than an hour!

Erik Fisher speaks with Kevin Eikenberry about his latest book, The Long Distance Team: Designing Your Team for Everyone’s Success.

SUGGESTED READING

Let’s Stop Calling Them “Soft Skills” — and Call Them “Real Skills” Instead

(Seth Godin, IDEAS.TED.COM)

Are You a Toxic Leader? The Answer Might Surprise You

(Jackie Lam, The NeuroLeadership Institute)

Workplace Bullying as a Form of Institutional Betrayal

(Dorothy Suskind, Ph.D., Psychology Today)

RECOMMENDED LEARNING

Achieve Your Learning Goals– Tap Into Skillsoft Books and Videos!

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NOTE: You must use Mozilla Firefox to access the library. 

Access On-Demand Courses or Register for Monthly Gatherings with Lyra Learn!

Lyra Learn offers interactive and research-backed courses about specific mental health topics led by clinicians and subject matter experts. New courses are added every quarter.

Complete the following steps to register for Lyra Learn and Lyra Gatherings:

1. Visit learn.lyrahealth.com
2. Upon reaching the log in page, go to “New user? Register”
3. Complete the registration form (enter #vanderbilt511 for the customer code)
4. Check your email for the link to complete the registration process

Communicate & Share Your Ideas

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The Employee Learning and Engagement Team