You’ll never guess who I’m speaking to in front of 180 people in 4 hours… Also, you should buy the book. Best investment for your career 🤘, no matter how long you’ve been in the L&D game.
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I help L&D pros stay sharp on AI + the tech reshaping the workforce | Founder of Steal These Thoughts: weekly tool reviews, how-to’s + playbooks for 5,000+ readers
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Ross Stevenson positions himself as the pragmatic bridge between traditional L&D and the AI-driven future, moving beyond simple tool reviews to focus on high-level organizational influence. His content strategy centers on the "Steal These Thoughts" ecosystem, where he blends market intelligence on learning tech with a critical, human-centric lens on strategic L&D operations. What makes Ross notable is his refusal to be a blind AI optimist; he frequently explores the "unsexy" side of tech, such as skill erosion and the loss of human intuition, while simultaneously teaching pros how to build AI agents. This intersection of technical playbooks and philosophical skepticism allows him to serve as a trusted advisor who values organizational context over the mere aesthetics of learning design.
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I used to think that being "data-driven" meant having the most complex spreadsheet in the room.
I was 25, obsessed with metrics, and completely oblivious to the fact that nobody was looking at my charts 📊.
Seven years later, I’ve realized that data without a story is just noise. It’s a lesson many L&D pros learn the hard way, usually after a senior stakeholder yawns mid-presentation.
We think the data speaks for itself. It doesn't. You have to give it a voice that resonates with the business's actual problems.
Which, as you've probably guessed, is a skill they don't teach you in your CIPD level 5.
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So, in today's Steal These Thoughts! newsletter, we’re breaking down how to turn dry metrics into a narrative that actually gets you a seat at the table.
Get your tea or beverage of choice ready 🍵.
We've got lots to discuss!
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1/ Why your stakeholders don't care about completion rates
2/ The 3-step framework for storytelling with data
3/ How to use AI to find the "so what" in your reports
And much more...
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Join us ↓
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