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Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Leader

May 7, 2026 by Julia J. Miiller

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Stepping into a leadership role is one of the biggest transitions in your career. As an individual contributor, success was often measured by your personal output. As a leader, your focus shifts to communication, team results, and building trust. Whether you’re preparing for your first management role or already navigating this shift, LinkedIn Learning offers a series of short … [Read more...] about Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Leader

Filed Under: Employee Relations, Featured, LinkedIn Learning, Organizational & Talent Development Tagged With: LinkedIn Learning, Organizational and Talent Development, OTD, professional development

Build Strong Relationships: The Power of Trust in Leadership

January 22, 2026 by Julia J. Miiller

Organizational and Talent Development (OTD) Logo on a Scrabble Board with the words 'lead', 'team', and 'success' spelled out with tiles.

Trust is the foundation of every successful team. When trust is strong, communication is open, collaboration increases, and team members feel confident bringing their best ideas forward. Whether you’re leading a new team, rebuilding trust after change, or strengthening existing relationships, developing trust-building skills is essential to long-term leadership success. To … [Read more...] about Build Strong Relationships: The Power of Trust in Leadership

Filed Under: Featured, Learning and Development, LinkedIn Learning, Organizational & Talent Development Tagged With: LinkedIn Learning, Organizational and Talent Development, OTD, professional development

Becoming a Thought Leader (and More!): Videos for First-Time Leaders

November 6, 2025 by Julia J. Miiller

MSU Lead Lead Others Leadership, Education, and Development Creating leaders at every level

Taking on a leadership role for the first time? Or looking to sharpen your skills as you supervise others? Explore a curated collection of LinkedIn Learning videos designed to support new and aspiring leaders. Whether you're navigating the shift from peer to manager, learning to communicate with impact, or discovering your unique leadership style, these videos offer … [Read more...] about Becoming a Thought Leader (and More!): Videos for First-Time Leaders

Filed Under: Featured, Learning and Development, LinkedIn Learning, Organizational & Talent Development Tagged With: Lead Others, LinkedIn Learning, MSU LEAD, Organizational and Talent Development, OTD, professional development

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