Create learning athletes

(upbeat music) - Even the most vigorous of NFL and NBA athletes gets exhausted from time to time and can benefit from a little push and encouragement, but let's be real for a second, they don't just show up to a competition or a match ready to go, they train, they train a lot, I mean you can even say that their very strenuous regimen is synonymous with their identity. Well, if you're anything like me, I have great news, you don't have to just be a sports athlete in order to play like you're in first, or train like you're in second. Introducing the learning athlete, that's someone who understands that the higher the investment in learning activities, the greater the return in growth and development. To see real gains in your development requires the same focus and drive as does preparing for a sport, and L&D professionals are in the perfect position to help their employees make the maximum contribution and impact in…