In the premiere of the Training Impact podcast, Jeff Walter, Founder and CEO of LatitudeLearning, explains how L&D teams can reposition training as a strategic investment. By aligning programs with business outcomes and proving ROI, training moves from a cost center to a growth driver. Walter outlines five training levels, urges focus on measurable impact, and emphasizes executive mindset: fund what fuels results. Real-world success stories show training’s power when linked to performance.