This podcast episode features a conversation with JD Dillon, author of "The Modern Learning Ecosystem," who challenges the traditional approach to learning and emphasizes problem-solving and effectiveness in the workplace. The discussion explores the need to contextualize learning solutions, the challenges of decentralization, the importance of building influence within the learning and development field, and the fine line between influence and manipulation. The conversation also delves into the concept of a learning ecosystem and the impact of AI on job roles and audience expectations. Additionally, the speaker shares personal experiences with learning technology, their love for Disney, and their recent adoption of cats.