# www.honehq.com

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## Homepage

- [The Leader in AI-Powered Employee Development](/site-root.html): Hone helps HR and L&D teams scale development that upskills managers, leaders, and teams through AI-powered and live experiences that deliver measurable impact (757 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

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- [classes/strategic-decision-making/index.html](/classes/strategic-decision-making/index.html) (1 words)
- [resources/blog/upskilling-performance-reimagined-in-the-ai-era/index.html](/resources/blog/upskilling-performance-reimagined-in-the-ai-era/index.html) (1 words)
- [resources/blog/the-ai-performance-gap/index.html](/resources/blog/the-ai-performance-gap/index.html) (1 words)
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- [resources/blog/4-ways-to-use-ai-skills-analysis-to-enhance-employee-development.html](/resources/blog/4-ways-to-use-ai-skills-analysis-to-enhance-employee-development.html) (1 words)
- [resources/blog/change-management-for-leaders/index.html](/resources/blog/change-management-for-leaders/index.html) (1 words)
- [Top 8 Manager Training Programs for Employee Development](/resources/blog/top-manager-training-programs-for-employee-development.html): Discover the top 8 manager training programs for employee development and FAQs for common questions. (1,725 words)
- [Bridge Cultural Differences Across Your Organization](/classes/bridge-cultural-differences-across-your-organization.html): This class focuses on cultural intelligence and intercultural competence, which is the link between Diversity and Inclusion. You will explore your cultural (350 words)
- [Resources - Hone](/blog/index.html): Sign up for our newsletter and get new content straight to your inbox. (316 words)
- [First-Time Manager Training](/solutions/for-first-time-managers/index.html): Hone has 100+ interactive, live online learning experiences designed to equip first-time managers with essential workplace and leadership skills. (522 words)
- [Meet Alison](/coaches/alison-roper/index.html): Alison is a passionate, energetic and experienced facilitator and coach. (2,032 words)
- [We're experiencing technical difficulties](/classes/address-microaggressions-on-your-team/index.html) (37 words)
- [How to Use Data to Identify Key Skills Gaps with Jenny Dearborn](/podcast/use-data-to-identify-key-skills-gaps/index.html): Join host Tom Griffiths in an illuminating episode featuring special guest Jenny Dearborn, a seasoned learning leader, executive, Board member, and, Today Tom Griffiths is joined by multi-time learning leader, executive, Board member and author Jenny Dearborn.
In today’s conversation, you’ll hear how Jenny crunched big data sets to identify key skills gaps, created impactful learning interventions with measurable business outcomes, aligned the learning strategy with the corporate strategy to drive sales and leadership success at big organizations like HP, SuccessFactors, and SAP, and how to tell a compelling story that resonates with your executive team and showcases the impact of learning on business outcomes. (15,552 words)
- [How to Harness the Power of Strong Leadership to Scale Your Business with Claire Hughes Johnson](/podcast/how-to-harness-the-power-of-strong-leadership-to-scale-your-business-with-claire-hughes-johnson.html): Join us for an exclusive, no-nonsense conversation with Claire Hughes Johnson, author of "Scaling People," Corporate Officer and Advisor at Stripe., Join us for an exclusive, no-nonsense conversation with Claire Hughes Johnson, author of "Scaling People," Corporate Officer and Advisor at Stripe, and former executive and board member at Google, HubSpot, and Hallmark. Claire will reveal the bold leadership strategies and practical tools that fuel rapid growth, empower high-impact teams, and spark relentless innovation. Discover how to build fearless leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments, tackle chaos with confidence, and turn talent into unstoppable business growth. Don’t miss this chance to learn from the expert who literally wrote the book on scaling people! (21,088 words)
- [Webinars](/webinars-sitemap-xml.html) (114 words)
- [Set Powerful Goals](/classes/set-powerful-goals/index.html): There is strong scientific support for the idea that setting goals leads to better performance and better well-being. However, not all goals are created (332 words)
- [How to Build Culture During Times of Rapid Growth with Mike Rognlien Part 1](/podcast/build-culture-during-rapid-growth/index.html): Join host Tom Griffiths in an illuminating episode featuring special guest Mike Rognlien. Mike played a pivotal role as a founding member of Facebook’s, Today Tom Griffiths is joined by Mike Rognlien a learning executive and author, who was a founding member of Facebook’s L&D team and helped the company scale from 1,500-26,000 employees. He has over 20+ years experience in the industry and is currently Sr. Director of People Development at Lacework.
Mike recently published a book called “This is Now Your Company: A Culture Carrier’s Manifesto”, and in this, part 1 of our conversation, we touch on some of its topics such as, how you build culture during times of rapid growth? How to actually live your values as a company? And how everyone’s ownership of the culture really matters? All drawn from his exceptional seven years of experience at Facebook. (15,173 words)
- [AI in Learning & Development: Separating Hype from Reality with Rob Lauber](/podcast/ai-in-learning-development-separating-hype-from-reality-with-rob-lauber.html): Tom and Rob discuss how AI will impact Learning & Development. Learn how to get past the "buzz" of AI and focus on how to actually achieve business outcomes., Tom Griffiths is joined again by Rob Lauber, a learning executive and founder, who has an illustrious career CLO at McDonald's, Yum!, and Cingular, and is now the Founder of XLO Global.
In this episode, Tom and Rob discuss how the most recent AI developments will impact the L&D function and the way we create learning experiences. Listen to gain insights on how to get past the "buzz" of AI and focus on how it can actually help you achieve business outcomes (and how it can't). (13,092 words)
- [Hone Named One of ‘America’s Best Startup Employers 2026’ by Forbes](/resources/blog/hone-named-americas-best-startup-employes-2026-by-forbes.html): Forbes has named Hone one of America’s Best Startup Employers. The list highlights 500 innovative startups in the U.S., and we’re proud to land at #206. (375 words)
- [[Follow on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryantalexander-jr/)](/coaches/bryant-alexander/index.html) (977 words)
- [Meet Hanadi](/coaches/hanadi-chehabeddine/index.html): Named “World-Class Peacekeeper” and “Everyday Hero” by the Star Tribune, Hanadi is an inclusion consultant, Speaker and Coach. As a thought-partner to leaders (1,899 words)
- [How to Enhance Learner Engagement in Hybrid and Remote Environments with Cindy Huggett](/podcast/learner-engagement-hybrid/index.html): Join host Tom Griffiths in an illuminating episode featuring special guest Cindy Huggett. A leading authority on virtual and hybrid learning, Cindy brings her, Today Tom Griffiths is joined by guest Cindy Huggett. Cindy Huggett is an author, speaker, leader, facilitator, and one of the world’s foremost virtual and hybrid learning experts.
In their conversation, you’ll hear about the true power of virtual and hybrid learning, get practical engagement strategies that you can use to transform your own virtual and hybrid training classes, what does it take to be a great facilitator, and what does it take to set up a successful learning environment? By understanding these qualities, you can enhance learner engagement and make a significant impact on the learning process and your organization. (17,211 words)
- [Meet Kristen](/coaches/kristen-dombrowski/index.html): Kristen Earp is a Hone coach who trains leaders how to face uncertainty with greater confidence, clarity, and grit for higher impact and results. (1,502 words)
- [Trust or Bust: The Critical Path to HR and L&D Leadership Influence with Jeff Diana](/podcast/trust-or-bust-the-critical-path-to-hr-and-ld-leadership-influence-with-jeff-diana.html): Jeff Diana, hyper-growth advisor and former Chief People Officer, offers some real talk on the pressing challenges for HR and L&D teams., In this episode, Tom Griffiths is joined by Jeff Diana, hyper-growth advisor and former People leader at SuccessFactors, Atlassian, Calendly, and more, for some real talk on the most pressing challenges for HR and L&D teams and the hidden opportunities. They explore strategies to maintain alignment and morale during transitions from hyper-growth to leaner, performance-oriented times. Jeff reveals the qualities that will help HR and L&D professionals thrive in today's environment and shares tips on how to position learning and development initiatives to get executive buy-in. This is the wake-up call every HR and L&D leader needs to hear — it's time to step up, be heard, and take your rightful place at the executive table. (19,932 words)
- [Introducing Hone AI Coach: Performance Coaching for All](/resources/blog/introducing-hone-ai-coach-performance-coaching-for-all.html): It delivers on-demand, performance coaching at scale, driving daily improvements that lead to transformative results. (795 words)
- [Feedback on Coaching Sessions](/coaches/darius-frasure/index.html) (948 words)
- [Podcast Episodes](/podcast-sitemap-xml.html) (30 words)
- [L&D programs to enhance performance and culture with Mike Rognlien Part 2](/podcast/programs-to-enhance-performance-and-culture/index.html): Tom Griffiths is joined by Mike Rognlien, a learning executive and author, who was a founding member of Facebook’s L&D team and helped the company scale, Tom Griffiths is joined by Mike Rognlien, a learning executive and author, who was a founding member of Facebook’s L&D team and helped the company scale from 1,500-26,000 employees.
In part 1 of our conversation, Mike shared his learnings on building culture in a high-growth environment. Make sure to check that out to hear even more from Mike.
In part two, we’re going to do a deep dive into how you can build effective L&D programs to enhance performance and build a culture at the same time, as well as how you can align training to solve real business problems. (15,628 words)
- [Take Control of Your Career Path](/classes/take-control-of-your-career-path/index.html): “Take Control of Your Career Path '' is designed for individuals that are ready to get behind the driver’s seat of their own career growth and embark on a (309 words)
- [Coach Towards a Goal](/classes/coach-towards-a-goal/index.html): Learn a powerful framework for leading coaching conversations with your team and how to ask powerful probing questions that get to the core of challenges and (265 words)
- [Ask Powerful Questions](/classes/ask-powerful-questions/index.html): Not all questions are created equal. The right questions help us make better decisions, build more inclusive workplaces, promote creative ways of thinking, (317 words)
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- [Develop a Differentiated Strategy](/classes/develop-a-differentiated-strategy/index.html): Strategy is a hypothesis about which kinds of actions would best help you achieve your goal, and as hypotheses go, it’s an expensive one. A strategy is (351 words)
- [page-sitemap-xml.html](/page-sitemap-xml.html) (1,118 words)
- [post-sitemap-xml.html](/post-sitemap-xml.html) (547 words)
- [Take Control of Your Career Path](/class-sitemap-xml.html) (120 words)
- [L&D’s Role as a Strategic Business Partner in a Volatile Market with Jess Yuen](/podcast/lds-role-as-a-strategic-business-partner-in-a-volatile-market-with-jess-yuen.html): We discuss the elements of systems thinking, strategies to go from order taker to thought partner, tips to be successful amid constrained budgets, and more., Tom Griffiths is joined by Jess Yuen, an advisor and executive coach, who has served as Gusto’s Chief People Officer, Khan Academy’s Head of International Growth and Strategy, a McKinsey expert on operations and organization, and more. In this episode, Tom and Jess discuss the elements of systems thinking and how L&D leaders can apply it to their work, strategies to go from an order taker to a thought partner as an L&D leader, tips to be successful amid constrained budgets and resources, and much more. (20,479 words)
- [Joby Aviation – Developing Managers at a High-Growth Tech Company](/resources/blog/joby-aviation-developing-managers-at-a-high-growth-tech-company.html): Based in Santa Cruz, California, Joby Aviation builds all-electric, emissions-free aircraft for aerial ridesharing in urban environments. Founded in 2009, the company has grown to over 2,300 team members and is currently working with the FAA on certification for commercial operations., Based in Santa Cruz, California, Joby Aviation builds all-electric, emissions-free aircraft for aerial ridesharing in urban environments. Founded in 2009, the company has grown to over 2,300 team members and is currently working with the FAA on certification for commercial operations. (96 words)
- [Demystifying Learning Science & Debunking Learning Myths with Will Thalheimer, Part 2](/podcast/demystifying-learning-science-debunking-learning-myths-with-will-thalheimer-part-2.html): Will Thalheimer discusses how to collect meaningful data, common L&D measurement mistakes, and how to leverage LTEM to guide your evaluation strategy., In this episode, Tom Griffiths is joined again by Dr. Will Thalheimer, a world-renowned L&D practitioner, researcher, and author with nearly four decades of expertise. In part two of their discussion, Tom and Will discuss how to collect data that is actually meaningful, common measurement mistakes L&D professionals make, how to leverage the Learning Transfer Evaluation Model (LTEM) to guide your evaluation strategy. Join them for a thought-provoking discussion where Will pulls insights from his groundbreaking work, including his award-winning books, "Performance-Focused Learner Surveys" and the forthcoming "CEO’s Guide to Training, Learning, and Work." (12,012 words)
- [Demystifying Learning Science & Debunking Learning Myths with Will Thalheimer, Part 1](/podcast/demystifying-learning-science-debunking-learning-myths-with-will-thalheimer-part-1.html): In this episode, Tom Griffiths is joined by Dr. Will Thalheimer, a world-renowned L&D practitioner, researcher & author with nearly four decades of expertise., In this episode, Tom Griffiths is joined by Dr. Will Thalheimer, a world-renowned L&D practitioner, researcher, and author with nearly four decades of expertise. In part one of their discussion, Tom and Will dissect the gap between learning and research, debunk common learning myths, and compare live instructor-led training with async e-learning. They also offer practical advice for L&D leaders striving to implement research-based strategies and explore the role of AI in shaping the future of L&D. Join them for a thought-provoking discussion where Will pulls insights from his groundbreaking work, including the creation of LTEM (Learning-Transfer Evaluation Model) and his award-winning books, "Performance-Focused Learner Surveys" and the forthcoming "CEO’s Guide to Training, Learning, and Work." (16,967 words)
- [How to Decide Whether to Build or Buy Learning Resources with Rob Lauber Part 1](/podcast/how-to-decide-whether-to-build-or-buy-learning-resources-with-rob-lauber-part-1.html): Tom Griffiths is joined by Rob Lauber, a learning executive and founder, who has an illustrious career CLO at McDonald's, Yum!, and Cingular, and is now the, Tom Griffiths is joined by Rob Lauber, a learning executive and founder, who has an illustrious career CLO at McDonald's, Yum!, and Cingular, and is now the Founder of XLO Global.
In this episode, you'll hear how Rob encourages learning leaders to enable learning within the organization by fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a continuous learning environment. You'll learn how to distinguish situations where it drives value, such as building relationships and instilling organizational culture. You'll also gain insights into the effectiveness of live online learning and the factors that make it interactive and engaging. Listen to discover strategies for deciding whether to build or buy learning resources, taking into account factors like creativity and scalability. (16,597 words)
- [Bridging the Gap Between Training and Behavioral Change with Julie Dirksen, Part 2](/podcast/bridging-the-gap-between-training-and-behavioral-change-with-julie-dirksen-part-2.html): Tom Griffiths is joined by Julie Dirksen, a celebrated author and learning strategy consultant. In part two of their discussion, Tom and Julie delve into the, Tom Griffiths is joined by Julie Dirksen, a celebrated author and learning strategy consultant. In part two of their discussion, Tom and Julie delve into the practical application of behavior change design principles in L&D initiatives. They discuss how to conduct more effective audience research, ways to measure behavior change, and getting buy in from learners. Julie pulls from her deep knowledge of behavioral science and learning design as showcased in her bestselling book "Design For How People Learn" and her recent work "Talk to the Elephant: Design Learning for Behavior Change." (11,419 words)
- [AI Hype vs. Reality: Finding the Middle Ground for L&D with Alex Khurgin](/podcast/ai-hype-vs-reality-finding-the-middle-ground-for-ld-with-alex-khurgin.html): Join Tom Griffiths and Alex Khurgin as they discuss AI trends, the value of experimentation, and practical tips for collaboration with AI., Join Tom Griffiths and Alex Khurgin, learning experience designer, co-founder at PeopleHat, and AI fanatic, as they dive into the world of AI in L&D. They discuss AI trends, the value of experimentation, and practical tips for collaboration with AI in the workplace. Learn how to stay ahead with AI tools and implement AI effectively in your organization. (17,907 words)
- [Bridging the Gap Between Training and Behavioral Change with Julie Dirksen, Part 1](/podcast/bridging-the-gap-between-training-and-behavioral-change-with-julie-dirksen.html): Julie Dirksen discusses how learning leaders can enhance their influence on behavior change and expand their toolkit with behavioral psychology insights., Tom Griffiths is joined by Julie Dirksen, a celebrated author and learning strategy consultant, who integrates behavioral science principles into the design of impactful learning experiences as showcased in her bestselling book "Design For How People Learn" and her recent work "Talk to the Elephant: Design Learning for Behavior Change." In this episode, Tom and Julie discuss how learning leaders can enhance their influence on behavior change and expand their toolkit with behavioral psychology insights. They also explore how to bridge the gap between a learner's intellectual knowledge and personal experience to more effectively drive long-term behavior change. (15,038 words)
- [Archives: Stories](/web-stories/index.html): Stories Archive - Hone, 4 Ways to Invest in Remote Employee Professional Development from Afar, How to Prepare Managers for Mid-Year Reviews, How to Build an Anti-Racist Workplace, The Dangers of Conformity in The Workplace (1,319 words)
- [web-story-sitemap-xml.html](/web-story-sitemap-xml.html) (66 words)
- [coaches-sitemap-xml.html](/coaches-sitemap-xml.html) (60 words)
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- [stories-sitemap-xml.html](/stories-sitemap-xml.html) (30 words)
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