Anthony Stephan: Leading Business Performance with the 3 A's - Attention, Awareness and Acceptance

In this episode of Step Wise, Dr. Foster Mobley sits down with Anthony Stephan, Chief Learning Officer for Deloitte U.S., for a thought-provoking conversation on leadership, learning, and the future of workforce development. Anthony shares his inspiring journey at Deloitte, where he leads a talented team dedicated to advancing the skills of 173,000 professionals to stay ahead in an ever-changing marketplace.

In this episode, we discuss: 

• requirements for upscaling talent in response to environmental challenges
• how a world-class professional services organization educates and develops people
• how he views Deloitte's responsibility to use a "yes and" strategy to develop business skills and human skills
• his characterization of the 3 A's - attention, awareness and acceptance as core human skills
• how the firm values, and clarity about them are central to training and development
• his personal experience of evolving from successful business leader to a more deeply authentic approach
• how Deloitte measures the effectiveness of their learning and development efforts

Anthony also shares how his personal values, commitment to growth, and focus on “not knowing” have shaped his leadership philosophy. This episode offers actionable insights for executives navigating rapid change and fostering a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and growth.

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