The article author emphasizes the role of employee training personnel during economic recession. Tough times call for everyone to take professional inventory. Employees need to determine how their work is relevant to their organization or clients. The core of what all learning and performance professionals do“develop human potential— is more important today than ever before. More than just developers of people, employee trainers are enablers of outcomes. Their work transcends borders and boundaries. Every day, they help colleagues, clients, and organizations connect learning and performance improvement to their goals and strategies.