{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast","title":"How UNC Charlotte Is Closing the Skills Gap for Leaders","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2359,"description":"Want to close the skills gap on your team without a four-year degree or a six-figure training budget? This episode breaks down how flexible, human-centered professional development builds stronger leaders at every level.\n\nIn this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with three leaders from UNC Charlotte's School of Professional Studies: Anna Mullen (Business Development Director, Corporate Training and Executive Education), Taylor Faulkner (Program Director, HR and Learning & Development), and Krystle Kunnathur (Program Director, Leadership Development). Together, they dig into how certificate programs, corporate training, and a lifelong learning mindset help leaders and organizations close the skills gap, beat burnout, and build a vibrant culture.\n\nThis conversation covers work culture, organizational culture, leadership development, communication, career growth, AI in the workplace, and the flexibility adult learners need to actually thrive.\n\nIn this episode, you'll learn:\nWhy communication and emotional intelligence are still the biggest skill gaps in the workplace, no matter how advanced the technology gets\nHow flexible, human-centered programs help adult learners push past fear, financial barriers, and busy schedules\nWhy AI should be a tool, not a crutch, and how human judgment keeps it in check\nWhat UNC Charlotte's new Certified Financial Planner certificate means for organizations building out financial planning talent\nHow one fire and EMS system built leadership development directly into its promotion process\nThe two qualities Anna, Taylor, and Krystle each believe future leaders need most\n\nThis episode is for HR leaders, learning and development professionals, and anyone building a team of lifelong learners who wants to invest in their people (and in themselves).\n\nTopics covered include: Work culture, organizational culture, leadership development, professional development, certificate programs, workforce development,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/JbijweU_Q05qURoANM0G99f7SfcW_Y1nM2gUySn-cKM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNTIz/ZDFkNzQ1ZDE3MmVk/MTc4MGJlMmFiMGY5/MTIzMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}