- True Optimists Believe in Progress, Not Perfection
by Sara Küpfer
Voltaire’s Candide Or: Optimism Taken to the Extreme
- How To Stop Pressure From Turning Into Stress
by Caryn Hunt
Strategies to turn a health enemy into a performance ally
- Why Appreciation Is Better than Criticism
by Michael Wiederstein
Appreciative Inquiry has been an integral part of management theory since the 1980s – but only now it’s catching on. For good […]
- Josh Bersin
by Caryn Hunt
On finding and empowering top talent.
- How to Drive Change as a Leader
by Michael Wiederstein
The six pillars of transformational leadership.
- Lessons from the “World’s Most Popular Sport”
by Michael Wiederstein
While the US continues to watch baseball, the rest of the world looks to Qatar – for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. […]
- Fourth Global L&D Knowledge Forum Wrap-Up
by Sara Küpfer
Didn’t have time to attend? We have the key take-aways summed up for you.
- getAbstract International Book Award 2022: The Winners
by getAbstract
This year, getAbstract honors five outstanding books in three categories and two languages. Here are the best titles of the year.
- “If our value is growth, then I love disruption.”
by Caryn Hunt
Tom Ziglar, author of 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times, discusses why the “coach leader” gets results while the “T-Rex” leader is […]
- “You’ve Got to Understand How the Work You Try to Improve Gets Done.”
by Michael Wiederstein
Brandon Carson, author of L&D’s Playbook for the Digital Age, believes L&D must focus on performance readiness and recognize the potential for […]
- “We Make Data More Vivid, Beautiful, Intuitive and Memorable.”
by Caryn Hunt
Visual Capitalist founder Jeff Desjardins, the author of Signals, illustrates the future.
- “We Learn Better by Doing and Applying”
by Sara Küpfer
Teri Hart, the author of Hardwired to Learn, harnesses neuroscience to help people become lifelong learners.
- How to Unleash the Connective Power of ERGs
by Michael Wiederstein
Employee Resource Groups are no longer nice-to-have options.
- A Trickle Down Effect That (Unfortunately) Works
by Michael Wiederstein
Bad bosses make entire companies worse. But they are less numerous than you might think – and they mainly occur in corporate […]
- Dopamine: the Good, the Bad and the Useful
by Sara Küpfer
Make this powerful brain chemical work for instead of against you.
- “People Are Angry Because They Feel Their World Views and Values Are at Stake.”
by Peter Lau
How can people find each other in an increasingly fragmented society? Sociologist Michael Carolan says: through experiences.
- Gear Up for Web 3.0
by Caryn Hunt
Several technological innovations converge to create the next phase of the Internet, known as the Metaverse
- “The ‘Great Trade-Off’ Is a Myth.”
by Michael Wiederstein
Making the planet a better place doesn’t mean making less profit, says David Cooperrider. On the contrary.
- Learning Impact Award 2022: The Shortlist Is Here!
by getAbstract
Our new special award category recognizes original contributions in the L&D and HR space.
- With Curiosity Towards a New AI
by Peter Rudin
What curiosity has to do with common sense – and why embracing both could revolutionize AI development.
- Making the Most of In-Person Team Gatherings
by Sara Küpfer
You’ve been looking forward to this for a long time: Having your entire team in person (!) gathered in one place. How […]
- Office Politics for Women
by Caryn Hunt
Succeed despite bias at work
- “It Doesn’t Matter What People Get Curious About, as Long as They Get Curious.”
by Michael Wiederstein
More and more companies emphasize curiosity in the workplace. This is no surprise to Stefaan van Hooydonk, who considers curiosity a “growth […]
- “Five Practices Distinguish ‘Impact Players’ from All Other Equally Capable Employees.”
by Michael Wiederstein
Many are smart, productive, and motivated, but only a few employees make a significant difference for organizations. Liz Wiseman has investigated what […]
- Speaking Out About Quiet Quitting
by Sara Küpfer
About the fine line between “I don’t care” and “I care about myself more.”
- “Unlock Your Greatness by Working on the Hard Things.”
by Sara Küpfer
Accomplishing something that makes you proud starts with picking the right goal. Author and entrepreneur Michael Bungay Stanier explains the ingredients of a […]
- “You Don’t Have to Be Old and Wise to Do What’s Right.”
by Sara Küpfer
G. Richard Shell explains the value of honest, moral behavior for both individuals and organizations.
- Tim Ferriss
by Caryn Hunt
On facing fears and learning anything.
- History, Hubris and Histrionics
by Chris Surdak
Why post-pandemic logistics teams struggle with historic data.
- “Job Essence Consists of the Actions and Behaviors That Reflect the Higher Purpose of the Job Role.”
by Sara Küpfer
Most employees know what to do and how to do it – yet few truly understand the why behind their daily job tasks.
- Improve Company Culture by Instilling a Learning Mindset
by Sara Küpfer
Workplace learning creates not just a better-informed but a better-connected workforce.
- Courage and Candor
by Caryn Hunt
Build a courageous culture with trust and learning at its center
- Beware of What You’re Chasing!
by Sara Küpfer
Herman Melville’s Moby Dick Or: The Fatal Consequences of a Single-Minded Obsession
- Gamify Your Training and Marketing for a Win/Win Strategy
by Caryn Hunt
Game mechanics in different applications engage employees and customers, leading to greater retention for both.
- Leadership Advice for the Heart, Mind and Soul
by Sara Küpfer
To grow as a leader, you need more than hands-on advice. You need inspiration.
- How to Coach Your Employees
by Sara Küpfer
Through coaching, you help people realize their potential by increasing their self-knowledge, perception and understanding. Leaders at all levels may start with […]
- The One Thing(s)
by Michael Wiederstein
The simplest. The very best. The one and only. Here are the top seven Single Most Important Things.
- Third Global L&D Knowledge Forum Wrap-Up
by Sara Küpfer
Didn’t have time to attend? We have the key take-aways summed up for you.
- Better Customer Retention through Personalization
by Caryn Hunt
Give shoppers the right message on the right platform at the right time.
- Purpose Problems
by Michael Wiederstein
The search for meaning at work: A more delicate issue than often admitted.
- Yuval Noah Harari
by Caryn Hunt
On facing the future as one humanity.
- How to Set Up a Mentoring Program (and Why)
by Caryn Hunt
The best companies have them and the best talent expects them. Here’s a guide to get started.
- How to Offer Effective Feedback
by Sara Küpfer
Constructive, yet delivered with compassion, feedback is what makes learning cultures thrive.
- “Work Will Never Love Us Back. Other People Will.”
by Gundula Stoll
We’ve been told that we should look for purpose, joy and fulfillment in our jobs. But that claim is a fraud, says labor journalist and author Sarah Jaffe.
- How Visionary Leaders Inspire
by Caryn Hunt
Cultivate these characteristics of inspirational leaders.
- “People Don’t Want to Be Merely Motivated – They Seek Inspiration.”
by Michael Wiederstein
Trust is the lubricant of the new world of work, says Stephen M.R. Covey – but if you really want to bring […]
- “Meditation Trains Your Mind.”
by Sara Küpfer
Author, coach and long-time meditator Giovanni Dienstmann explains why the benefits of a daily meditation practice go beyond relaxation – and how mindful […]
- How to Raise Your Happiness “Set Point”
by Caryn Hunt
Techniques to put a smile on your face 🙂
- How to Heal from PTSD
by Caryn Hunt
Both people and organizations experience traumatic events. Here’s how to move past them.
- How to Run Effective Meetings
by Sara Küpfer
Stop treating meetings as a necessary evil.
- New Digital Tools Change the Way the World Tackles Poverty
by Caryn Hunt
Digital transformation is lifting people out of poverty and creating new markets.
- Building Trust
by Michael Wiederstein
It takes a long time to build it up, yet it can be ruined in seconds: Trust is a delicate thing.
- Celeste Headlee
by Caryn Hunt
On the power of conversations to bring people together.
- Small Data: The Next Big Thing?
by Peter Rudin
Data analytics leaders need to turn to new techniques to raise the levels of creativity and innovation within their organizations. Here is […]
- The Magic of Beginnings
by Michael Wiederstein
How to start something new, and why you should do it every day.
- Ryan Holiday
by Sara Küpfer
On Stoicism as a Self-Help Strategy.
- Do Not Reply to That Nigerian Prince Who “Needs Your Help”
by Caryn Hunt
Hack-proof your life and safeguard your work with these simple cybersecurity habits.
- Christine Porath
by Sara Küpfer
On why being nice pays.
- getAbstract 3.0
by Patricia Dietrich
Know better. Do better. In 15 minutes.
- Cautionary Tales from Companies That Squandered Their Market Lead
by Caryn Hunt
The future waits for no one.
- Discarding White and Blue Collars
by Michael Wiederstein
What new dividing lines and shifts will shape the world of work in the future?
- The Power of a “Nudge”
by Caryn Hunt
The context of your choices may mean the difference between success or failure.
- All About AI – Part 5: AI for the Good
by Hendrik Dietrich
Optimists (count me in) believe that AI will do much good.
- Gary Vaynerchuk
by Caryn Hunt
On building businesses and living the life of your dreams.
- “If You’re Good at Coaching, You’ll Eventually Become Obsolete to the Person.”
by Michael Wiederstein
Master Coach Marion Franklin on asking the right questions, waiting patiently for answers, and the number one problem with coaching-style leadership.
- Public Speaking for Maximum Impact
by Caryn Hunt
A roundup of advice from top speech and presentation coaches.
- Seth Godin
by Michael Wiederstein
On dating your customer, “infecting” marketplaces and becoming a linchpin.
- Foregoing Comfort for Adventure
by Sara Küpfer
Homer’s Iliad Or: On Embracing Fate and Pursuing Immortality
- Amy Cuddy
by Caryn Hunt
On using your body to tame your brain and showing up as your best self.
- How to Measure the Success of Training
by Michael Wiederstein
Everyone knows that the importance of introducing employees to new knowledge and skills through training is increasing in times of a talent […]
Voltaire’s Candide Or: Optimism Taken to the Extreme
Strategies to turn a health enemy into a performance ally
Appreciative Inquiry has been an integral part of management theory since the 1980s – but only now it’s catching on. For good […]
On finding and empowering top talent.
The six pillars of transformational leadership.
While the US continues to watch baseball, the rest of the world looks to Qatar – for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. […]
Didn’t have time to attend? We have the key take-aways summed up for you.
This year, getAbstract honors five outstanding books in three categories and two languages. Here are the best titles of the year.
Tom Ziglar, author of 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times, discusses why the “coach leader” gets results while the “T-Rex” leader is […]
Brandon Carson, author of L&D’s Playbook for the Digital Age, believes L&D must focus on performance readiness and recognize the potential for […]
Visual Capitalist founder Jeff Desjardins, the author of Signals, illustrates the future.
Teri Hart, the author of Hardwired to Learn, harnesses neuroscience to help people become lifelong learners.
Employee Resource Groups are no longer nice-to-have options.
Bad bosses make entire companies worse. But they are less numerous than you might think – and they mainly occur in corporate […]
Make this powerful brain chemical work for instead of against you.
How can people find each other in an increasingly fragmented society? Sociologist Michael Carolan says: through experiences.
Several technological innovations converge to create the next phase of the Internet, known as the Metaverse
Making the planet a better place doesn’t mean making less profit, says David Cooperrider. On the contrary.
Our new special award category recognizes original contributions in the L&D and HR space.
What curiosity has to do with common sense – and why embracing both could revolutionize AI development.
You’ve been looking forward to this for a long time: Having your entire team in person (!) gathered in one place. How […]
Succeed despite bias at work
More and more companies emphasize curiosity in the workplace. This is no surprise to Stefaan van Hooydonk, who considers curiosity a “growth […]
Many are smart, productive, and motivated, but only a few employees make a significant difference for organizations. Liz Wiseman has investigated what […]
About the fine line between “I don’t care” and “I care about myself more.”
Accomplishing something that makes you proud starts with picking the right goal. Author and entrepreneur Michael Bungay Stanier explains the ingredients of a […]
G. Richard Shell explains the value of honest, moral behavior for both individuals and organizations.
On facing fears and learning anything.
Why post-pandemic logistics teams struggle with historic data.
Most employees know what to do and how to do it – yet few truly understand the why behind their daily job tasks.
Workplace learning creates not just a better-informed but a better-connected workforce.
Build a courageous culture with trust and learning at its center
Herman Melville’s Moby Dick Or: The Fatal Consequences of a Single-Minded Obsession
Game mechanics in different applications engage employees and customers, leading to greater retention for both.
To grow as a leader, you need more than hands-on advice. You need inspiration.
Through coaching, you help people realize their potential by increasing their self-knowledge, perception and understanding. Leaders at all levels may start with […]
The simplest. The very best. The one and only. Here are the top seven Single Most Important Things.
Didn’t have time to attend? We have the key take-aways summed up for you.
Give shoppers the right message on the right platform at the right time.
The search for meaning at work: A more delicate issue than often admitted.
On facing the future as one humanity.
The best companies have them and the best talent expects them. Here’s a guide to get started.
Constructive, yet delivered with compassion, feedback is what makes learning cultures thrive.
We’ve been told that we should look for purpose, joy and fulfillment in our jobs. But that claim is a fraud, says labor journalist and author Sarah Jaffe.
Cultivate these characteristics of inspirational leaders.
Trust is the lubricant of the new world of work, says Stephen M.R. Covey – but if you really want to bring […]
Author, coach and long-time meditator Giovanni Dienstmann explains why the benefits of a daily meditation practice go beyond relaxation – and how mindful […]
Techniques to put a smile on your face 🙂
Both people and organizations experience traumatic events. Here’s how to move past them.
Stop treating meetings as a necessary evil.
Digital transformation is lifting people out of poverty and creating new markets.
It takes a long time to build it up, yet it can be ruined in seconds: Trust is a delicate thing.
On the power of conversations to bring people together.
Data analytics leaders need to turn to new techniques to raise the levels of creativity and innovation within their organizations. Here is […]
How to start something new, and why you should do it every day.
On Stoicism as a Self-Help Strategy.
Hack-proof your life and safeguard your work with these simple cybersecurity habits.
On why being nice pays.
Know better. Do better. In 15 minutes.
The future waits for no one.
What new dividing lines and shifts will shape the world of work in the future?
The context of your choices may mean the difference between success or failure.
Optimists (count me in) believe that AI will do much good.
On building businesses and living the life of your dreams.
Master Coach Marion Franklin on asking the right questions, waiting patiently for answers, and the number one problem with coaching-style leadership.
A roundup of advice from top speech and presentation coaches.
On dating your customer, “infecting” marketplaces and becoming a linchpin.
Homer’s Iliad Or: On Embracing Fate and Pursuing Immortality
On using your body to tame your brain and showing up as your best self.
Everyone knows that the importance of introducing employees to new knowledge and skills through training is increasing in times of a talent […]
