• “You’ve Got to Understand How the Work You Try to Improve Gets Done.”
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    “You’ve Got to Understand How the Work You Try to Improve Gets Done.”

    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 on-the-job learning and development – especially in tough economic times.

  • “We Make Data More Vivid, Beautiful, Intuitive and Memorable.”
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    “We Make Data More Vivid, Beautiful, Intuitive and Memorable.”

    Visual Capitalist founder Jeff Desjardins, the author of Signals, illustrates the future.

  • “We Learn Better by Doing and Applying”
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    “We Learn Better by Doing and Applying”

    Teri Hart, the author of Hardwired to Learn, harnesses neuroscience to help people become lifelong learners.

  • Interview Highlights 2022
    Interview Highlights 2022

    Michael Wiederstein, Caryn Hunt and Sara Küpfer share this year’s personal highlights.

  • “People Are Angry Because They Feel Their World Views and Values Are at Stake.”
    This 10 min. read saves you up to 5 hours
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    “People Are Angry Because They Feel Their World Views and Values Are at Stake.”

    How can people find each other in an increasingly fragmented society? Sociologist Michael Carolan says: through experiences.

  • “The ‘Great Trade-Off’ Is a Myth.”
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    “The ‘Great Trade-Off’ Is a Myth.”

    Making the planet a better place doesn't mean making less profit, says David Cooperrider. On the contrary.

  • “It Doesn’t Matter What People Get Curious About, as Long as They Get Curious.”
    “It Doesn’t Matter What People Get Curious About, as Long as They Get Curious.”

    More and more companies emphasize curiosity in the workplace. This is no surprise to Stefaan van Hooydonk, who considers curiosity a “growth mindset in action.”

  • “Five Practices Distinguish ‘Impact Players’ from All Other Equally Capable Employees.”
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    “Five Practices Distinguish ‘Impact Players’ from All Other Equally Capable Employees.”

    Many are smart, productive, and motivated, but only a few employees make a significant difference for organizations. Liz Wiseman has investigated what sets these “Impact Players” apart – and how to become one yourself.

  • “Unlock Your Greatness by Working on the Hard Things.”
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    “Unlock Your Greatness by Working on the Hard Things.”

    Accomplishing something that makes you proud starts with picking the right goal. Author and entrepreneur Michael Bungay Stanier explains the ingredients of a “worthy goal” and shares best practices for working toward it.

  • “You Don’t Have to Be Old and Wise to Do What’s Right.”
    This 13 min. read saves you up to 7 hours
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    “You Don’t Have to Be Old and Wise to Do What’s Right.”

    G. Richard Shell explains the value of honest, moral behavior for both individuals and organizations.