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Speed Meets Insight: A Framework for Better Decision

Speed can energize progress—but it can also silence critical thinking. In today’s leadership landscape, curiosity is a performance advantage. This video walks through how leaders can reframe urgency into thoughtful momentum using structured reflection, strategic inquiry, and purposeful questioning. I break down why curiosity—and not urgency—is the unsung hero of great leadership. Learn how structured … Continue reading

The Ryan Report: July 2025

🧠 Learning at work is evolving. Legacy training approaches can’t keep up with today’s dynamic teams. This video dives into how AI-powered learning, smart instructional design, and just-in-time delivery are reshaping how we grow talent in real time. 📬 In this month’s Ryan Report, you’ll find: 🎤 Looking for a speaker for your next professional … Continue reading

The Ryan Report: June 2025

In a world fixated on disruption and uncertainty, what if we reframed our approach to leadership? In this video I introduce the BANII Framework—Balanced, Agile, Navigable, Insightful, and Intentional—a revolutionary methodology that shifts from perpetually bracing for the next crisis to navigating change with confidence and purpose. Because thriving doesn’t happen by accident; it happens by design. In this month’s Ryan … Continue reading

BANII Framework: A Revolutionary Approach to Leadership in Uncertain Times

In my latest video, I challenge the prevailing narrative around disruption and uncertainty that leaves many leaders feeling helpless and burned out. Traditional frameworks like BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, Incomprehensible) accurately describe our challenges but offer little in the way of empowerment. That’s why I’ve developed BANII—Balanced, Agile, Navigable, Insightful, and Intentional—a leadership approach that … Continue reading

Work Smarter, Not Techer: The Case for Process Innovation

Ever notice how everyone’s obsessed with the latest tech trends while the fundamentals of work remain unchanged? In this video, I challenge the innovation-for-innovation’s-sake mindset and propose a different approach: what if we reimagined our processes before automating them? I share a real-world example that demonstrates why automating broken processes only creates faster broken processes. … Continue reading

The Ryan Report: April 2025

Are your team members going out of their way to avoid each other? In this video “Silenced by Soapboxes,” I share a revealing coffee conversation that uncovered how political discussions are creating invisible walls in today’s workplace. Learn why employee self-segregation isn’t just a personal issue but a significant threat to innovation, productivity, and team … Continue reading

Silenced by Soapboxes: When Politics Creates Workplace Walls

Are your team members going out of their way to avoid each other? In this video “Silenced by Soapboxes,” I share a revealing coffee conversation that uncovered how political discussions are creating invisible walls in today’s workplace. Learn why employee self-segregation isn’t just a personal issue but a significant threat to innovation, productivity, and team … Continue reading

The Ryan Report: March 2025

Are your job descriptions filtering out your best potential hires? In this month’s Ryan Report, I share a video where I explore why the quest for the “perfect candidate” often backfires, leaving you with an empty position while overlooking exceptional talent. Stop hunting unicorns and start building a team of learning champions who will drive your organization … Continue reading

Skills Expire, Curiosity Doesn’t: A New Approach to Hiring

Are your job descriptions filtering out your best potential hires? In this video, I explore why the quest for the “perfect candidate” often backfires, leaving you with an empty position while overlooking exceptional talent. Today’s rapidly changing workplace demands employees who can evolve with new challenges. I’ll show you how to shift your hiring focus … Continue reading

The Ryan Report: February 2025

Want to unlock your team’s true potential? In this issue, I share a recent coffee conversation that revealed a critical leadership blind spot – how well-intentioned feedback can actually create fear and freeze performance. Learn practical steps to transform your leadership approach and create an environment where your people can truly shine. I also found … Continue reading

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