Ross Stevenson

Hey, I'm Ross. Founder and Chief Learning Strategist at Steal These Thoughts!, dedicated to transforming Learning & Development (L&D) for the modern world. I've been helping teams and organisations crack the L&D code for the last two decades with tools, insights and tactics as a learning and performance specialist.

If You Want To Win The Long Game, Go Slow

Start thinking in decades, not just days

Maybe there is no "plan"

The perils of perfectionism and not knowing exactly how it has to work

Thank You

The final thought of 2025

My 7 Best Thoughts in 2025

156,000 words across 52 editions

I don't understand how this is innovative

Curated by the human mind...

How To Build High-Value Skills For 2026

Crafting your unique value in this AI-obsessed world

How AI Can Change The Way We Assess and Measure Learning Impact

The future of learning isn’t about recall, it’s about reasoning

The Opportunity To Transform L&D With AI in 2026

What did you do in 2025?

4 Classic Mistakes That Kill Your Learning Projects

Don't fall down that hole...

The Critical Modern L&D Skill That Can't Be Ignored

You thought it was all about facilitation?