Keeping our skills in sync with fast-changing markets is the biggest challenge of our time So says my guest today, Kelly Palmer, and her co-author David Blake. Kelly and David have written a brand new book called The Expertise Economy: How the Smartest Companies Use Learning to Engage, Compete and Succeed. They say that, in order for companies and their employees to succeed, they need to focus on building skills for the future. The book shows how the most forward-thinking companies, big and small, are transforming their employees into experts and, ultimately, creating their biggest competitive advantage. Listen in below as Kelly shares her “expertise” on The Expertise Economy. Join in on our chat below Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS In today’s episode, I ask Kelly to share: * Her thoughts on how much college still matters * Ways your organization can lead the charge in learning and excel at closing the skills gap * The end of the 3-phase career and ageism in the workplace * …and plenty more!  This Episode is Sponsored By Cloud Accounting Software FreshBooks FreshBooks cloud accounting software is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to all RtLP listeners – totally free right now. And, you don’t need a credit card for the trial. To claim your free month, click here and be sure and enter ReadToLead in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section. If your business uses Freshbooks, and you’d like to share your experience with the Read to Lead audience, click the contact tab at the top of this page and let us know. Be sure and include “FreshBooks” in the subject line. Kelly’s Book You can order The Expertise Economy: How the Smartest Companies Use Learning to Engage, Compete and Succeed right now! Kelly in Action Books Kelly Recommends Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck The 100 Year Life: Living and Working In an Age of Longevity by Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott The End of Average: Unlocking Our Potential by Embracing What Makes Us Different by Todd Rose Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink Check Out These Resources Visit Kelly’s website for more about her and her work. Be sure and grab your copy of Kelly’s book now. Find out more about hiring Kelly to