Episode 108 - Collaborate and Listen featuring Ross Romano

The Fabulous Learning Nerds

Are you getting the most out of your team? Or are your collaboration efforts falling flat? 🤔

This week on The Fabulous Learning Nerds, Scott, Dan, and Zeta (in spirit) welcome the brilliant Ross Romano to tackle the critical question: How can leaders and employees collaborate more effectively to foster real talent growth? Ross, a strategic advisor and connector with a wealth of experience in organizational leadership, marketing, and talent development, shares practical strategies to help you unlock collaboration at every level of your organization. Whether you’re a leader looking to nurture your team or an employee eager to grow, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-world wisdom!

About Ross Romano: Ross Romano is a seasoned organizational leader, strategic advisor, and founder of September Strategies, where he helps organizations develop effective leadership and messaging strategies. With over 100 companies in his client roster, including big names like Spotify’s Soundtrap, Curriculum Associates, and FranklinCovey Education, Ross is a master at bringing people together to drive growth and innovation. He is also the founding program chair of the Excellence in Equity Awards, aimed at promoting equity in education, and hosts two popular podcasts, The Authority and Sideline Sessions.

Key Takeaways:

1. Know What You Want: Growth starts with clarity—both employees and leaders need to understand and communicate their goals to create collaborative success.
2. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Explore how working across departments can build new skills, foster innovation, and strengthen relationships within the organization.
3. Hiring for Potential: Learn why hiring for potential rather than immediate need is key to creating a growth-driven culture that retains top talent.

Relevant Links:

• Ross’s Website: September Strategies
• Connect with Ross on LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile
• Listen to Ross’s Podcast, The Authority

Connect with the NERDS:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Facebook: Learning Nerds
• Instagram: @FabLearningNerds
• Website: www.thelearningnerds.com

Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share the episode! Leave us a review on Spotify or iTunes; we'd love to hear from you.

🎧 Listen to the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts,

#Collaboration #TalentGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #EdTech #WorkplaceCulture #CrossFunctionalTeams #CareerGrowth #EmployeeSuccess #FabulousLearningNerds #RossRomano