
Finding Purpose When Life Throws a Curveball
About this episode
In this solo episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric shares how he entered the world of learning and development. He also explains why he started Girard Training Solutions.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How the Boy Scouts influenced Eric’s interest in learning and development from childhood to adulthood.
- Why joining the student chapter of the American Society for Training and Development in college led to a corporate career in learning and development.
- How a testicular cancer diagnosis brought Eric’s career path into sharp focus.
- His desire to develop managers into great people managers, avoid common mistakes, and the skills he teaches in his courses.
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