The Science of Excellence

Vince Jeong
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Journey into The Science of Excellence with Sparkwise CEO Vince Jeong as he explores the forces behind extraordinary work and achievement. Through insightful conversations with pioneering minds — psychologists, learning scientists, AI innovators, and organizational change experts — discover breakthrough strategies and technologies that unlock human and organizational potential. Whether you're a leader, builder, or lifelong learner, explore the core principles of excellence and transformation.

  1. 10월 7일

    Collaborative Leadership in the Age of AI with Caro Paduch

    In this episode of The Science of Excellence, I sat down with Caro Paduch, Global People Programs Lead at GlobalLogic, where she specializes in career growth and talent strategy. Caro brings a global perspective to her work helping leaders navigate complexity across cultures and functions.Our conversation explored why collaborative leadership has become essential in today's rapidly changing world. We discussed how leaders must shift from being controllers to connectors, the role of AI in amplifying—not replacing—human collaboration, and the practical challenges of building trust across different leadership styles and cultures.These 4 insights stood out from our conversation:-Be a Connector, Not a Controller-Lead with Curiosity and Self-Awareness-Collaborate to Unlock AI’s Potential-Create Communities Around Shared ExperiencesTune into the full episode to learn more!

    29분

  2. 9월 10일

    Stargazer Secrets: How to Shine Bright as a Team with Katie P. Desiderio and Michael Frino

    In this episode of The Science of Excellence, I sat down with Michael Frino and Katie P. Desiderio, co-authors of "The Stargazer," a leadership fable that introduces their COMPASS framework for team development.Michael and Katie bring a scholar-practitioner perspective, combining academic rigor with storytelling. Their work focuses on the "tri-level of leadership"—individual, team, and organizational—with "The Stargazer" specifically addressing how leaders can build stronger teams by unleashing the potential of others.These 5 insights stood out from our conversation:-Master the COMPASS Framework for Team Navigation-Focus on Constellation Beyond Individual Shine-Build a Star System for Diverse Perspectives-"Always Be Proximal" to Team Growth-Apply the Platinum Rule Over the Golden RuleTune into the full episode to learn more!

    34분

  3. 8월 26일

    Science First, AI Second: Building Learning Experiences with the Right Foundation with Dominik Rus

    In this episode of The Science of Excellence, I sat down with Dominik Rus, Global Head of L&D Innovation and Technology at TTEC, who presented "Science First, AI Second: Building Learning Experiences with the Right Foundation." His core argument: before augmenting learning with AI, we need to understand the fundamentals of how people actually learn.Dom is not too keen on L&D professionals who know little about learning theory but rush to implement AI solutions. Our conversation explored evidence-based learning principles and how Dom's team uses AI to amplify what actually works.These 5 insights stood out from our conversation:-Master Learning Science Before Technology-Apply the Mindset-Skillset-Toolset Framework-Use Self-Quizzing and Spaced Repetition-Choose Tools That Make Learning Stick-Build AI Systems Grounded in ResearchTune into the full episode to learn more!

    37분

  4. 8월 14일

    Leading and Changing Distributed Teams at Scale: Lessons from Healthcare with Hillary Miller

    In this episode of The Science of Excellence, I sat down with Hillary Miller, who leads learning initiatives at HCA Healthcare.Hillary shared hard-won lessons about communication, change management, and building empathy across enterprise-level organizations. Her approach focuses on reducing noise, building champion networks, and creating federated models that balance central governance with local flexibility.These 4 insights stood out from our conversation:-Reduce Communication Noise-Build Champion Networks for Sustainable Change-Use Federated Models to Balance Central and Local Needs-Hire for Distributed Team SuccessTune into the full episode to learn more!

    33분

  5. 7월 31일

    Building Personal Development Culture at Scale: The Inner and Outer Transformation with Femi Adebayo

    In this episode, I spoke with Femi Adebayo, who leads talent development at DHL where they support personal growth for 600,000 employees globally. His approach centers on what he calls the "inner journey" and "outer journey" of development, balancing individual reflection with external challenges and feedback.Femi shared how DHL has built a culture where personal development isn't just encouraged but embedded in daily operations. From CEOs asking about individual development plans to new AI-powered tools that help employees discover opportunities across 600,000+ global positions, their approach offers lessons for scaling development at enterprise level.These 5 insights stood out from our conversation:-Balance Inner Reflection with Outer Challenges-Make Development Part of Leadership DNA-Help Align Personal Goals with Company Values-Create Visible Growth Opportunities-Use Technology to Scale Development AccessTune into the full episode to learn more!

    36분

  6. 7월 1일

    Scaling Human-to-Human Learning to 800K+ Learners with Allison Brotman

    In this episode of The Science of Excellence, I sat down with Allison Brotman, who leads learning at UKG where they train over 800,000 learners per year with ~95% satisfaction. Allison shared how UKG supports learning at a massive scale through a blend of formal training, social learning, and performance support. What also stood out in our conversation was her perspective on the role that human-to-human learning plays in an AI-powered world.These 5 insights stood out from our conversation: -To Build Wisdom Beyond Just Intelligence, Human-to-Human Learning Is Key-Delivering Social Learning Is About Influence, Not Control-Influence Behavior By Designing Recognition Systems-Prioritize Human-to-Human Learning for High-Stakes Topics-Ground New Technology in Learning Fundamentals

    28분

  7. 6월 17일

    Beyond Order Takers: The L&D Operating Model Revolution with Rashi Kakkar

    In this episode of the Science of Excellence, I sat down with Rashi Kakkar, who's leading a transformation at McKinsey's L&D function by applying product operating principles to learning and development. he's tackling one of the most common frustrations in L&D: how to move from being order takers to strategic advisors.The conversation revealed a powerful insight: the order taker problem is built into how most L&D teams are structured. By changing the operating model, teams can solve the root cause rather than just the symptoms.These 5 insights stood out from our conversation:-Recognize Order Taking as Structural-Embrace Product Operating Models for Strategic Impact-Structure Teams Around Learner Journeys-Decentralize Decision Making Authority-Start Small, Scale StrategicallyTune into the full episode to learn more!

    38분

  8. 6월 3일

    Leading from the Inside Out with Ramesh Srinivasan

    Leaders are obsessing over strategy, process, and technology at a time when traditional leadership playbooks are failing.Meanwhile, 75% of employees say the most stressful part of their day is time with their manager.What if the real challenge isn't what we're building, but how we're leading the people building it?In this episode of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, I spoke with Ramesh Srinivasan, Dean of McKinsey's Bower Forum and co-author of "The Journey of Leadership," about why the future belongs to leaders who start from the inside out and focus on understanding their own purpose before trying to inspire others.Drawing from insights gathered from over 600 CEOs, we discussed:►Balance Personal Purpose with Collaboration►Lead with Vulnerability Strategically ►Promote Truth Telling►Integrate Inside and Outside Perspectives►Focus on Human Skills Watch the full episode to discover how authentic, purpose-driven leadership unlocks collective intelligence!

    34분
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Journey into The Science of Excellence with Sparkwise CEO Vince Jeong as he explores the forces behind extraordinary work and achievement. Through insightful conversations with pioneering minds — psychologists, learning scientists, AI innovators, and organizational change experts — discover breakthrough strategies and technologies that unlock human and organizational potential. Whether you're a leader, builder, or lifelong learner, explore the core principles of excellence and transformation.

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    Vince Jeong
  • 방송 연도
    2024년 - 2025년
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