18 min

1879 - Fractional Learning with Jake Stahl The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

    • Entrepreneurship

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO of Jake Stahl Consulting, Jake Stahl.

Jake Stahl's role as a fractional chief learning officer provides a strategic advantage for companies that value employee development but lack the resources for a full-time CLO. His method offers access to high-level learning strategies without needing a full-time executive, providing essential flexibility for scaling and adapting in a rapidly changing business landscape.

He emphasizes the importance of thorough training and development to ensure a substantial return on workforce investment. Jake points out that inadequate training can result in higher turnover rates, which are costly and disruptive. By prioritizing quality training programs, companies can increase employee engagement, boost performance, and drive business success.

Jake highlights the importance of interactive learning experiences in response to the expectations of today's workforce. Employees seek active involvement in their learning beyond passive lectures. Using technology and innovative teaching techniques, he crafts immersive learning environments that engage employees and promote more profound understanding.
Key Points from the Episode:

Role of a fractional chief learning officer
Importance of effective onboarding and training for new employees
Investment in proper training and development for high return on investment and reduced turnover
Expertise in instructional design and psychology of learning
Understanding the learner's perspective and customizing training programs
Creating interactive and engaging learning experiences for employees
Approach to thought leadership in the learning and development industry
Practical advice for businesses to improve training and development processes


About Jake Stahl:
Jake Stahl stands at the forefront of conversational dynamics, earning widespread acclaim as a fractional Chief Learning Officer. His innovative 'Adaptive Conversational Blueprint' is transforming the landscape of sales, equipping sales professionals with the skills to become relational architects who build deep connections with their prospects. This groundbreaking approach is further enhanced by his development of the 2/10 Rule, which upends conventional views on the flow of conversation by prioritizing rhythm and cadence.

With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, Jake has made significant contributions to the field of training and development, sharing his profound knowledge and expertise across six countries and positively impacting the lives of more than 10,000 individuals. Beyond his professional achievements, Jake is a master mason and a devoted father to four children, seamlessly integrating his vast practical experience with his deep insight into human connections.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO of Jake Stahl Consulting, Jake Stahl.

Jake Stahl's role as a fractional chief learning officer provides a strategic advantage for companies that value employee development but lack the resources for a full-time CLO. His method offers access to high-level learning strategies without needing a full-time executive, providing essential flexibility for scaling and adapting in a rapidly changing business landscape.

He emphasizes the importance of thorough training and development to ensure a substantial return on workforce investment. Jake points out that inadequate training can result in higher turnover rates, which are costly and disruptive. By prioritizing quality training programs, companies can increase employee engagement, boost performance, and drive business success.

Jake highlights the importance of interactive learning experiences in response to the expectations of today's workforce. Employees seek active involvement in their learning beyond passive lectures. Using technology and innovative teaching techniques, he crafts immersive learning environments that engage employees and promote more profound understanding.
Key Points from the Episode:

Role of a fractional chief learning officer
Importance of effective onboarding and training for new employees
Investment in proper training and development for high return on investment and reduced turnover
Expertise in instructional design and psychology of learning
Understanding the learner's perspective and customizing training programs
Creating interactive and engaging learning experiences for employees
Approach to thought leadership in the learning and development industry
Practical advice for businesses to improve training and development processes


About Jake Stahl:
Jake Stahl stands at the forefront of conversational dynamics, earning widespread acclaim as a fractional Chief Learning Officer. His innovative 'Adaptive Conversational Blueprint' is transforming the landscape of sales, equipping sales professionals with the skills to become relational architects who build deep connections with their prospects. This groundbreaking approach is further enhanced by his development of the 2/10 Rule, which upends conventional views on the flow of conversation by prioritizing rhythm and cadence.

With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, Jake has made significant contributions to the field of training and development, sharing his profound knowledge and expertise across six countries and positively impacting the lives of more than 10,000 individuals. Beyond his professional achievements, Jake is a master mason and a devoted father to four children, seamlessly integrating his vast practical experience with his deep insight into human connections.

18 min