Byte-Sized L&D
Byte-Sized L&D is an essential micro-podcast for Learning and Development professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of their field without carving out hours from their busy schedules. Each episode, delivered in bite-sized segments, zeroes in on the most pivotal news and trends within the L&D landscape. From integrating AI in learning strategies to the evolving role of corporate training in a remote-first world, Byte-Sized L&D offers concise, powerful insights and innovative solutions to the challenges faced by today’s L&D community
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 107
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
The Great AI Jobs Debate
Donna and Yakov discuss the impact of AI on employment trends, highlighting concerns about job displacement, particularly among young workers. Research offers conflicting findings, with one study not…
00:08:23 |
Mon 08 Sep 2025
Meta’s AI Talent War and Its Implications
Tech companies are fiercely competing for AI talent, with Meta offering unprecedented compensation, such as $1.5 billion over six years, to AI researchers. Despite high salaries, cultural issues pers…
00:13:34 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
80 Hours a Week is Back
Silicon Valley is experiencing a dramatic shift towards extreme work cultures in AI startups, echoing China's banned "996" culture. Companies demand 80-hour weeks, risking employee burnout for the AG…
00:18:00 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
The Hidden Talent You’re Accidentally Rejecting
The discussion highlights the significance of hiring "Expert Generalists" over specialists. These individuals possess deep foundational knowledge and learning agility, enabling them to adapt, recogni…
00:13:06 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
The HR Guide to AI’s Hidden Impact on Tech Hiring
In a discussion on Byte-sized L&D, Donna and Yakov Lasker explore how AI is reshaping talent development and hiring strategies. Despite AI's productivity boost, it creates challenges like code qualit…
00:22:43 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
When ’Changing the World’ Burns Out Your Best People -The OpenAI Wake-Up Call
A discussion on workplace culture highlights the dangers of mission-driven environments becoming toxic, using OpenAI's recent struggles as a case study. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of bala…
00:09:35 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
HR and LnD Reporting to Finance is a Strategic Disaster
Donna and Yakov discuss the pitfalls of having HR and Learning & Development report to the Chief Financial Officer instead of the CEO. This setup, though seemingly logical, often misaligns HR's strat…
00:21:40 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
The Micromanagement Paradox
In this discussion on Byte-sized L&D, Donna and Yakov explore the nuances of micromanagement and its impact on leadership. They argue that while micromanagement is often seen negatively, it can be a …
00:14:04 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Navigating Toxic Workplaces
In this episode of Byte-sized L&D, hosts Donna and Yakov discuss toxic workplaces, emphasizing the importance of recognizing harmful behaviors, especially as generational attitudes shift. They highli…
00:09:53 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
How To Build Executive Presence
Donna and Yakov discuss executive presence, a skill crucial for professional growth. They emphasize that it's not innate but learnable, focusing on clear communication, strategic alignment, understan…
00:09:55 |
Thu 12 Jun 2025
How to manage managers
The discussion explores the challenges faced by "skip leads," or managers of managers. It emphasizes that managing managers requires distinct skills compared to overseeing individual contributors. Ke…
00:13:19 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
From Quiet Quitting to Loud Living
In this episode of Byte-Sized L&D, hosts Donna and Yakov discuss the concept of "quiet quitting" and propose a new approach called "loud living" for learning and development (L&D) professionals. This…
00:09:57 |
Thu 05 Jun 2025
The Privacy Paradox
Donna and Yakov explore the cultural shift around privacy and authenticity in the digital age. They discuss how constant sharing has blurred lines between visibility and genuine connection, impacting…
00:12:40 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
How the Skills Catch-22 is Bleeding Your Business
Organizations face a paradox: they need skilled talent but deprioritize training. As technology evolves, companies struggle to find specific skills, highlighting the need to develop talent internally…
00:11:53 |
Mon 26 May 2025
How to Prevent Middle Manager Burnout
Middle manager burnout is a critical issue affecting organizations, with alarming statistics showing high risk and active burnout among managers. Factors include structural pressures, lack of trainin…
00:21:58 |
Thu 22 May 2025
Bridging Gen Z’s Path from Campus to Corporate
In this episode of Byte Sized L&D, hosts Donna and Yakov discuss the challenges and opportunities in integrating recent graduates into the workforce. They highlight a disconnect between graduates' sk…
00:13:33 |
Mon 19 May 2025
”Rethinking College Math: Balancing Tradition with Practical Career Skills”
Donna and Yakov explore the relevance of teaching advanced math and physics in college, questioning their practical application in most careers. They discuss the traditional view that these subjects …
00:11:06 |
Thu 15 May 2025
Time Bankruptcy in the Corporate Learning
Donna and Yakov discuss the pressing issue of time constraints affecting learning and development (L&D) initiatives in workplaces. Research shows time, not interest, is the main barrier. They advocat…
00:09:45 |
Mon 12 May 2025
Is Burnout Really Just Loneliness in Disguise
In the latest episode of Innovation Pulse, hosts Donna and Yakov explore the concept that burnout may stem more from disconnection than overwork. They discuss how fostering genuine connections and em…
00:08:41 |
Thu 08 May 2025
When Bad Bosses Happen to Good Teams
Donna and Yakov discuss the pervasive issue of toxic management, revealing that over 50% of workers leave jobs to escape bad bosses. They highlight six main factors contributing to toxic leadership, …
00:11:44 |
Mon 05 May 2025
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