In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gina Anderson, a learning scientist and advocate for working caregivers. Join us as we explore her personal caregiving journey, her groundbreaking compassionate care policy, and the profound ripple effects such policies can have on workplaces and beyond. Dr. Anderson shares her experience of caregiving for her mother while balancing the demands of running a business, offering practical advice and inspiration for employers and caregivers alike. We also dive into how businesses can create a culture of support and trust, the importance of human connection in the workplace, and Dr. Anderson’s work in behavioral learning and safety with her company, Luma Brighter Learning.

Dr. Gina Anderson is on a mission to help motor carriers grow their safety culture through meaningful learning that inspires and engages employees. She has focused her attention on studying how adults best learn for more than twenty-five years, consistently growing her methodology by engaging in the trucking industry and learning professionals. Gina is the CEO of Luma Brighter Learning, an award-winning company that provides an enterprise learning management system (LMS) tailored to the transportation and logistics industry. With a focus on maximizing safety, ensuring compliance, and boosting employee retention, Luma supports the entire organization with individualized coaching programs, customizable content, digital forms, compliance reporting tools, and unlimited secure file storage. She routinely publishes new, measurable, science-based techniques specifically focused on adult learning to help companies improve their safety scores and uphold compliance.

Episode Highlights:

[3:03] – Dr. Anderson shares a beautiful tradition from her Charleston community and reflects on its connection to hope and resilience.

[4:37] – Dr. Anderson recounts her caregiving journey, balancing her role as a daughter and business owner while caring for her mother.

[12:33] – Discussion on Dr. Anderson’s Inc. Magazine article about implementing compassionate care policies and their impact on employees and families.

[18:44] – How Luma Brighter Learning is revolutionizing behavior change and safety in the transportation industry.

[24:30] – Changes in workplace culture after implementing the compassionate care policy and the importance of building trust and transparency.

[31:26] – Dr. Anderson introduces her upcoming book Thrive: How Learning Can Ignite a New Way Forward and its focus on reconnecting and thriving in life.

[33:55] – How to connect with Dr. Anderson and access her resources for learning and mental well-being.

Links & Resources:

• Inc article: This Unexpected Gift Will Make Employees Happier. Dec. 16, 2024 by Dr. Gina Anderson. https://www.inc.com/dr-gina-anderson/this-unexpected-gift-will-make-employees-happier/91066321
• Website: https://www.learningwithgina.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-anderson-luma/
• Luma Brighter Learning: https://lumabrighterlearning.com/
• Book: Thrive: How Learning Can Ignite A New Way Forward https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dr.-Gina-Anderson/author/B0CP1HQRLH?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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