[EN] Leading Through Complexity: How L&D Develops Leaders Who Navigate Uncertainty with Barri Harris

Developing extraordinary leaders isn't about transferring information — it's about building the mindset, self-awareness, and adaptability leaders need to make decisions when there are no clear right answers. In this episode, I'm joined by Barri Harris, CFO, business leader, and L&D consultant with over 20 years of experience transforming the way people work. With a background spanning high tech, healthcare, finance, and insurance, Barri brings a sharp perspective on what leadership truly requires today. Together we explore the role L&D plays in shaping leaders who can thrive in constant change — not in the stable, predictable environments that many traditional programs were designed for. We talk about how to design learning experiences that develop mindsets, not just skills; how to support early-career managers who are learning to lead people while business priorities keep shifting; and how to create safe environments where leaders can experiment, fail, and learn — even when the business expects immediate results. We also tackle one of the most important questions for our function: how do we measure success in leadership development beyond completion rates? If L&D wants to be truly strategic, we need to rethink how we develop leaders — and this conversation is a very good place to start. Connect and Learn More Follow Diana Callahan and Instructionally Speaking on social media for more conversations about global workplace learning and talent development. Connect with Barri Harris to continue the conversation. Discover more resources and episodes across our digital platforms. Instagram.com/dchapoy www.linkedin.com/in/dchapoycallahan instagram.com/linkelearn www.linkedin.com/in/linkelearn Guest:   / barriharris