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.

5 Insights on The Reality of AI’s Impact in L&D Today

The misinformation is unreal...

The Simple Strategy To Sharpen Your Skills To Stay At The Cutting Edge in 2026

Plus: Why leaders and their teams disagree about AI's impact

Probably The Most Powerful Career Development Tool I Know

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The AI Tools L&D Teams Actually Use, Why and A Unique Use Case

Insights from thousands of L&D pros...

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