Regardless of how important the topic is, are you compelled to learn something when someone else requires you to learn it? As learning professionals, we are faced with this challenge often. Should we make learning topics mandatory? Or should we avoid it entirely (minus the legal stuff) and focus on motivating? To help us discuss and debate this topic, special guest Michelle Buechler joins the show to share her years of experience with launching company-wide learning initiatives. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com. REFERENCES “Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain" by Lisa Feldman Barrett https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/books/seven-and-a-half-lessons-about-the-brain/ DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading