Michael Wiederstein is an Executive Editor at getAbstract.
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Lessons from the “World’s Most Popular Sport”
If you want to understand what makes soccer so appealing, you’ll get a dream pass here.
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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.
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How to Unleash the Connective Power of ERGs
Employee Resource Groups are no longer nice-to-have options.
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A Trickle Down Effect That (Unfortunately) Works
Bad bosses make entire companies worse. But they are less numerous than you might think – and they mainly occur in corporate cultures with antiquated promotion strategies.
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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.
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“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.”
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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.
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How to Improve…Everything!
getAbstract colleagues recommend work techniques, life hacks, tools and more that changed their lives within the last 12 months.
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The One Thing(s)
The simplest. The very best. The one and only. Here are the top seven Single Most Important Things.
