 Curiosity and open-mindedness are two characteristics of lifelong learners. How do organizations scale individual learning to a culture of learning? Start by hiring and promoting people who can translate their personal learning into meaningful outcomes for the organization. There are studies that equate learning culture with employee job satisfaction. Many operational commands have robust professional development programs, but few staffs encourage similar programs. Nigel Payne, Chief Learning Officer for the BBC for 20 years, says that learning culture is the organizational gyroscope that keeps organizations on track and allows them to make critical adjustments in turbulent times. He also says that learners bring good ideas in from outside the organization at a rapid pace. Who are your biggest learners and do they know how valuable they are to your command? Lead well this week.