Practice Makes Performance: Turning Learning Into Habit

Why doesn't professional development stick? In this episode of Raw Talent, Jackson Sprayberry and Anderson Williams unpack the gap between feeling inspired in a session and actually changing behavior on the job. They break down why the real problem is often a lack of practice, reflection, and feedback after the fact. The conversation gets into what managers should be doing in the weeks following a development experience, why role play matters even when it feels awkward, and how real-time feedback beats a quarterly review every time. The episode lands on a simple but powerful framework: reps, reflection, and feedback are the trio that turns learning into lasting behavior change. Raw Talent is a podcast series from Shore Capital Partners focused on the real work of developing people and building stronger organizations. New seasons drop quarterly. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Key Takeaways: 1. If people leave a development session feeling great but don't change behavior, it was entertainment, not development. 2. The biggest enemy of new habits is the pressure of day-to-day work pulling people back to their defaults. 3. Managers should be asking "what are you doing differently?" in one-on-ones and coming prepared with their own observations. 4. Feedback should be generative and ongoing, not a grade delivered once a quarter. Chapters: 0:00 - Why Learning Doesn't Stick 3:00 - The Applause vs. Application Problem 7:00 - Reinforcing Learning on the Job 9:00 - The Power of Role Play and Naming It 11:25 - Real-Time Feedback Over Delayed Reviews Listen to our podcasts at: https://www.shorecp.university/podcasts You'll also find other Raw Talent episodes, alongside our Bigger. Stronger. Faster., Microcap Moments, and Everyday Heroes series, highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique. Other ways to connect: Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blog Shore University: https://www.shorecp.university/ Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/ LinkedIn:   / shore-university   This podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the "Terms of Use" page on the Shore Capital website for other important information. #ProfessionalDevelopment #FeedbackCulture #LeadershipDevelopment