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Hello LTEN community, and happy July! Just a few weeks ago, many of us gathered in Florida for an unforgettable week at the 2026 LTEN Annual Conference. Now that we’ve had a little time to catch our breath, I hope you’re still reflecting on the conversations, ideas and inspiration that made this year’s event so special. From the energy in our workshops to the connections happening in hallways, lounges and over coffee, this community once again showed what makes LTEN so unique. Our workshops, led by your peers and fellow industry professionals, challenged us to think differently, share openly and elevate the impact of learning in our organizations. Our keynote ...

Hello LTEN community, and happy June! Summer is here, and that means one thing in our world — conference month has officially arrived. In just another week, LTEN will come together in Kissimmee for a week of sharing, connection, celebration and fresh ideas designed to elevate the impact of life sciences learning and development. If you’ve already registered, now is the perfect time to start building your plan for the week. If you’ve been thinking about joining us, there is still time. This year’s conference is packed with meaningful opportunities you won’t want to miss. So, this month, I thought I’d keep it simple and share with you five conference highlights ...

One of the things I value most about LTEN is how willing our members are to help one another. Every question posted in the Network is an opportunity to share expertise, strengthen our community, and learn from one another. To encourage even more engagement as we head into LTEN 2026, we’re highlighting several member questions that could use your input. Whether you have a best practice to share, a resource to recommend, or a lesson learned from experience, your contribution can make a difference. BONUS OPPORTUNITY FOR LTEN 2026 ATTENDEES: Get a jump start on the Discovery Guide digital hunt and start climbing that leaderboard! U se the ...

Hello LTEN community, and happy April! There is something special about this time of year: The energy is building and the countdown to our June 15-18 LTEN Annual Conference is officially on. What’s more, this month we have the privilege of celebrating something truly extraordinary — excellence. This year, LTEN received a record number of submissions for the 12th Annual Excellence Awards. That alone tells a powerful story about the innovation happening inside your organizations, the bold ideas shaping the future of learning and the commitment our community continues to make to advancing life sciences learning and development (L&D). In this issue of Focus, ...

Core Concept (The Elevator Pitch): Mel Robbins — for those who aren’t aware of her work — is a dynamic speaker, author and podcast host focused on mindset, life improvement and behavior change. That clear connection to life sciences training led to her sharing a keynote address at the LTEN annual conference in 2016. The big idea from her 2025 New York Times bestseller is simple but powerful: Stop trying to control other people. When someone reacts in a way you don’t like, doesn’t meet your expectations or just does their own thing — say “let them” and move on. Instead of wasting energy trying to manage everyone else’s behavior, focus on what you can actually ...

One of the most meaningful ways an individual or organization can show love is by listening. Listening to what matters, what’s working and where we can be better. That’s exactly what your feedback in our 2025 Member Satisfaction Survey helped us do, and I’m excited to share how your voices are shaping what’s next for LTEN. This year's feedback was both encouraging and clarifying. Member satisfaction is at its highest level since we began tracking in 2011. That tells us something meaningful: LTEN continues to be relevant, trusted and aligned with the real-world challenges learning professionals face. That momentum matters — but more importantly, ...