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In this special bonus episode of the Talent Development Leader podcast, we’re joined by renowned Harvard Business School professor and bestselling author, Amy C. Edmondson—the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management and a keynote speaker at ATD25 in Washington, D.C. this May.

Amy shares powerful insights from her latest book, The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well. She explores why failure is so difficult for many, identifying aversion, confusion, and fear as core barriers. She breaks down the concept of intelligent failure and offers practical strategies for learning from setbacks, building resilience, and fostering cultures where thoughtful risk-taking is encouraged.

Guest host Jennifer Homer, ATD’s vice president of career development, leads this thoughtful conversation, which builds on Amy’s groundbreaking work on psychological safety and its critical role in talent development.

In a world of constant disruption and rapid change, how can leaders and organizations build resilience, adaptability, and success? In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader, Karen Hough, Founder & CEO of ImprovEdge, explores the intersection of improvisation, neuroscience, and business strategy to help talent development leaders thrive through uncertainty. Uncover practical strategies for fostering agility, embracing the unexpected, and leading with confidence. From real-world success stories to actionable insights, this podcast is your guide to navigating change with creativity, resilience, and a “Yes, And” mindset.

In today’s world of work, leadership demands more than just vision—it requires courage. In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader podcast, Angela Cheng-Cimini, an accomplished HR leader with three decades of experience across industries, and currently the fractional Head of HR for The Chronicle of Philanthropy, describes the concept of organizational courage. Angela explains what courage looks like in the workplace, how it differs from psychological safety, and why it’s a critical skill for today’s leaders. Tune in to learn actionable strategies to cultivate courage, key behaviors of courageous organizations, and surprising insights from Angela's latest research.