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Contributors: Brent Osborne, Andrea Pressnell & Rachel Bryars Extended Reality (XR) is making a major buzz in the training world due to its ability to slash time and costs associated with training needs while improving learning outcomes. For example, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University reduced the length of time before a student could fly “solo”...

Leadership is Crucial in Dangerous Contexts Professionals working in dangerous industries -- such as the armed forces and emergency services -- face psychological, social, and physical challenges special to leading in high-stakes contexts. The newly released Leadership in Dangerous Situations, Second Edition: A Handbook for the Armed Forces, Emergency Services and First Responders addresses...

Contributors: Rachel Bryars and Andrea Pressnell Graphic Design by: Nicole Szews Virtual and augmented reality training are increasingly becoming a necessary cutting-edge component across industries. In addition to gaming, medical, military, and entertainment applications, the space industry also is fast adopting these technologies. From astronaut training to maintenance assistance, extended reality technologies are rapidly...

Contributors: Angie Winter, Ph.D. and Rachel Bryars Think through your typical work week – what are the moments when you feel you need to be “on” and perform well? Most of us have recurring work moments that can be thought of as "performances" -- such as leading a presentation, hosting a meeting, submitting a...

Culture -- it's nuanced and you can't "bring it with you" from one organization to another (try as we might). What does that mean for leaders? Check out HigherEchelon Sr. VP Dr. Donald H. Horner, Jr.'s interview on Every Other Wednesday podcast with fellow experts Richard Hadden, MBA, CSP, Jeff Tobe & Michael Kerr....