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“You Must Be Driven by Your Agenda and Not Anyone Else’s.”
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“You Must Be Driven by Your Agenda and Not Anyone Else’s.”

Shelmina Abji, author of Show Your Worth, explains why deep relationships with superiors are crucial, especially for women who want leadership positions, how to create them – and what to do if they cannot be established.

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“Constant, Targeted, and Open Communication Is Vital for Successful L&D Initiatives”
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“Constant, Targeted, and Open Communication Is Vital for Successful L&D Initiatives”

A year and a half ago, Antonia McGrane filled and shaped a new People & Culture position at getAbstract. Now, Jacqueline Matter is following in her footsteps. Here, both long-standing Customer Success Managers explain how cost-sensitive yet effective employee development initiatives work and what will be important in 2024.

“Transformational Change Is Always about Small Groups United by a Shared Purpose.”
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“Transformational Change Is Always about Small Groups United by a Shared Purpose.”

In many organizations, change initiatives burn people and millions every year – without any apparent positive outcomes. Greg Satell explains how to change this.

“Many People Get Data Storytelling Wrong.”
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“Many People Get Data Storytelling Wrong.”

How do you turn dry data into compelling stories? And what do you need to pay attention to in order to find the common thread in your pile of figures? Storytelling expert Hans-Wilhelm Eckert explains.

“Every Working Relationship Gets Banged, Cracked, Dented and Bruised at Some Stage.”
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“Every Working Relationship Gets Banged, Cracked, Dented and Bruised at Some Stage.”

And yet, argues bestselling author Michael Bungay Stanier, you can take preventive action to ensure that this doesn’t leave lasting damage. Here, he explains what matters in the process.

“Companies Benefit from Executives Who Complement Each Other.”
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“Companies Benefit from Executives Who Complement Each Other.”

Co-leadership is becoming increasingly popular: Part-time leaders benefit from greater flexibility, productive synergies and higher motivation. Companies also use shared leadership as a recruitment, innovation and employee retention booster. Organizational development expert Petra Kneip explains what to consider when splitting positions.

“You Have to Deliver Learning with Minimal Friction.”
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“You Have to Deliver Learning with Minimal Friction.”

Nelson Sivalingam, author of Learning at Speed, outlines the new AI-powered and adaptive L&D world, where learning professionals evolve from course creators to skill-builders and become valuable assets to employees and the business.

“The Technologies Are Not As Robust As Anybody Imagines”
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“The Technologies Are Not As Robust As Anybody Imagines”

Meredith Broussard, author of More Than a Glitch, probes the vulnerabilities within algorithmic systems, some benign, others deadly.

“It’s All About Embedding These Practices Into Existing Routines”
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“It’s All About Embedding These Practices Into Existing Routines”

When it comes to psychological safety, there is a gap between understanding and implementation. Yet putting it into practice is not as complicated or time-consuming as many assume, say Minette Norman and Karolin Helbig, authors of The Psychological Safety Playbook.

“Unlike Other Assets, Knowledge is Completely Reusable”
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“Unlike Other Assets, Knowledge is Completely Reusable”

Productivity expert Tiago Forte shows you how to unleash the power of your second brain.

“Feeling Stuck Is Something Many of Us Have Experienced”
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“Feeling Stuck Is Something Many of Us Have Experienced”

But the answer is not quitting, writes Shana Lebowitz Gaynor in Don’t Call It Quits. She explains what anyone can do to revamp their own job into something more rewarding.

“It’s Crucial to Identify and Prioritize the Human Interactions That Are Most Impactful.”
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“It’s Crucial to Identify and Prioritize the Human Interactions That Are Most Impactful.”

Author and Southern New Hampshire University President Paul LeBlanc wants institutions and organizations to refocus on who they are meant to serve: human beings.

“Stop Expecting Success to Arrive and Make You Happy”
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“Stop Expecting Success to Arrive and Make You Happy”

Author Minda Zetlin argues that self-care might just be the surprising habit you need for greater productivity.

“Motivation Alone Doesn’t Automatically Lead To Successful Learning.”
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“Motivation Alone Doesn’t Automatically Lead To Successful Learning.”

Psychology professor Daniel Willingham shares research-based insights on maximizing learning outcomes for students and lifelong learners.

“Both Low Confidence and Excessive Confidence Hinder Coachability.”
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“Both Low Confidence and Excessive Confidence Hinder Coachability.”

Leadership development executive Kevin Wilde argues that learning how to accept feedback is more valuable than learning how to deliver it. Here are best practices and fascinating insights into his current research.

“Make Sure There Is A Customer”
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“Make Sure There Is A Customer”

Lorraine Marchand, author of The Innovation Mindset, talks about the must-have elements for successful product design.

“You’ll Be Surprised about the Cost Savings and the Motivation Boosts.”
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“You’ll Be Surprised about the Cost Savings and the Motivation Boosts.”

John W. Boudreau, co-author of Work Without Jobs, explains how internal talent marketplaces work, how and when companies set them up – and why they mitigate the current talent shortage.

“Demonstrating Empathy Is Half the Battle.”
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“Demonstrating Empathy Is Half the Battle.”

People resist embracing new things for four fundamental reasons. David Schonthal, author of The Human Element, explains how to overcome change resistance and prevent friction clashes.

“Our Brains Simply Aren’t Designed to Absorb Massive Portions of Complex Information in One Sitting.”
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“Our Brains Simply Aren’t Designed to Absorb Massive Portions of Complex Information in One Sitting.”

Jana Eicher, EdContent Lead at getAbstract, explains what microlearning is and isn’t – and how getAbstract decided to move into the microlearning space.

“Psychological Safety Will Not Just Bubble up Because People Talk about It.”
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“Psychological Safety Will Not Just Bubble up Because People Talk about It.”

Alex Osterwalder, one of the world’s most influential strategy and innovation experts, is convinced that leaders need help changing the concept of psychological safety from head to toe – because he’s gotten some himself.

“Security Is a Process, and That Includes the Culture in a Company.”
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“Security Is a Process, and That Includes the Culture in a Company.”

Cybersecurity expert Mikko Hypponen, author of If It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable, offers insights on how to navigate the wilds of the Internet.

“Opening Up Is a Practice, Not a One-Time Activity.”
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“Opening Up Is a Practice, Not a One-Time Activity.”

Author and executive coach Alexsys Thompson explains how aligning your values and behavior will make you a more effective and resilient leader and team member.

“You Can’t Just Tack on DEI Work Like You Add an App to Your Phone.”
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“You Can’t Just Tack on DEI Work Like You Add an App to Your Phone.”

Journalist and author of Speaking Of Race, Celeste Headlee, talks about improving DEI by doing the work of having difficult conversations.

“Being a Good Hacker Is as Much About Understanding People as It Is About Understanding Tech.”
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“Being a Good Hacker Is as Much About Understanding People as It Is About Understanding Tech.”

Geoff White, the author of Crime Dot Com, explains how cyber attacks play out and how to prevent them.

“If You Don’t Know How to Connect Effectively Across Cultures, You Miss the Chance to Be Inclusive.”
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“If You Don’t Know How to Connect Effectively Across Cultures, You Miss the Chance to Be Inclusive.”

Diversity consultant and author Tayo Rockson explains how to shift the needle on DEI, step by step.

“We Need to Have Continuous Learning Built Into Our Lives”
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“We Need to Have Continuous Learning Built Into Our Lives”

Bernard Marr, author of Future Skills, says your humanity is your future’s most valuable skill.

“Courage Is Fearful, not Fearless.”
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“Courage Is Fearful, not Fearless.”

In his new book, Bill Treasurer explains how to improve Leadership Two Words at a Time and why it pays off when leaders overcome their fears and ask for bold feedback from their teams.

“If You’re Good at Coaching, You’ll Eventually Become Obsolete to the Person.”
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“If You’re Good at Coaching, You’ll Eventually Become Obsolete to the Person.”

Master Coach Marion Franklin on asking the right questions, waiting patiently for answers, and the number one problem with coaching-style leadership.

“Introverts Can’t Compete With Extroverts by Copying Them.”
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“Introverts Can’t Compete With Extroverts by Copying Them.”

Matthew Pollard, author of The Introvert’s Edge to Networking, wants introverts to stop holding themselves back.

“The Conventional Recruitment Process Already Discriminates Against People Who Are Neurodiverse.”
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“The Conventional Recruitment Process Already Discriminates Against People Who Are Neurodiverse.”

No human brain is wired the same way. It’s time for the workplace to reflect this fact, neurodiversity advocate Theo Smith explains.

“You Almost Fail Your Way Towards Success.”
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“You Almost Fail Your Way Towards Success.”

Organizational change expert Aidan McCullen, author of Undisruptable, encourages people and companies to disrupt themselves.

“If Our Value Is Growth, Then I Love Disruption.”
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“If Our Value Is Growth, Then I Love Disruption.”

Tom Ziglar, author of 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times, discusses why the “coach leader” gets results while the “T-Rex” leader is going the way of the dinosaur.

“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 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.

“People Are Angry Because They Feel Their World Views and Values Are at Stake.”
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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.”
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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.”

“You Don’t Have to Be Old and Wise to Do What’s Right.”
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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.

“Greater Employee Engagement Ends up Benefiting Everyone.”
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“Greater Employee Engagement Ends up Benefiting Everyone.”

Most employees know what to do and how to do it – yet few truly understand the why behind their daily job tasks.

“Work Will Never Love Us Back. Other People Will.”
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“Work Will Never Love Us Back. Other People Will.”

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.

“People Don’t Want to Be Merely Motivated – They Seek Inspiration.”
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“People Don’t Want to Be Merely Motivated – They Seek Inspiration.”

Trust is the lubricant of the new world of work, says Stephen M.R. Covey – but if you really want to bring your organization forward, you have to be an inspiring leader and put purpose into action. Here, he explains how to do that.

“Meditation Trains Your Mind.”
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“Meditation Trains Your Mind.”

Author, coach and long-time meditator Giovanni Dienstmann explains why the benefits of a daily meditation practice go beyond relaxation – and how mindful awareness can help you realize your goals.

“It’s Not an Evolution, It’s a Revolution”
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“It’s Not an Evolution, It’s a Revolution”

getAbstract founder Patrick Brigger takes a look at the next horizon line to see the role artificial intelligence will play in business. 

“This Process is Relentless and You Will Either Adapt or Die”
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“This Process is Relentless and You Will Either Adapt or Die”

Robotic process automation repurposes older software technologies for exponential gains. Christopher Surdak, author of The Care and Feeding of Bots, offers a glimpse into the next wave of digital transformation.

“Mapped Perfection Is Often Not What Learners Want.”
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“Mapped Perfection Is Often Not What Learners Want.”

How do you keep learners engaged in organizational training? Hadiya Nuriddin, author of StoryTraining, advises outstanding storytelling to become an attention magnet – a key facilitation skill in times of hybrid learning.

“It’s So Easy Now to Start Something”
Angelica Malin, photo by Rosie Parsons
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“It’s So Easy Now to Start Something”

Entrepreneur Angelica Malin offers sage advice for women contemplating their first start-up.

“Empathy Is One of the Most Incredible Superpowers.”
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“Empathy Is One of the Most Incredible Superpowers.”

Gary A. Bolles, author of The Next Rules of Work and Chair for the Future of Work at Singularity University, talks about the declining shelf life of skills, ways to compensate for those losses –…

Interview Highlights 2021
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Interview Highlights 2021

The Journal team shares personal recommendations.

“CSR Must Be Related to the Passion and the Purpose of the Company.”
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“CSR Must Be Related to the Passion and the Purpose of the Company.”

Public Relations expert Sangeeta Waldron talks doing well by doing good in her latest book Corporate Social Responsibility Is Not Public Relations.

“The Way to Success Is Knowing Your Strengths and Using Them.”
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“The Way to Success Is Knowing Your Strengths and Using Them.”

Women are still passed up for promotion way too often, and men dominate the leadership levels in the workplace. Are hybrid work arrangements going to help level the playing field? Gill Whitty-Collins, author of Why…

“Stress Is Not the Enemy”
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“Stress Is Not the Enemy”

Stress is omnipresent – but it does not need to overpower you. Health and performance educator Richard Sutton shares science-backed strategies to build resilience and thrive in a tumultuous world.

“Well-Being Doesn’t Just Mean Switching Off. It Is About How You Burn Your Light.”
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“Well-Being Doesn’t Just Mean Switching Off. It Is About How You Burn Your Light.”

Nicolai Chen Nielsen and Nicolai Tillisch explain how to make ambition work for you.

“You Must Make It Clear That You Really Want People’s Ideas.”
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“You Must Make It Clear That You Really Want People’s Ideas.”

Leadership consultants Karin Hurt and David Dye explain what it takes to create a culture in which people speak up and know their leaders hear and value their ideas. 

“The Prosecutor’s Role Has Been Minimized.”
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“The Prosecutor’s Role Has Been Minimized.”

In Corporate Crime and Punishment, John C. Coffee, Jr. offers a thrilling glimpse into the cat-and-mouse game between big corporations and the prosecutors trying to hold them accountable for criminal behavior.

“We’re Not Going to Eliminate the Chaos!”
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“We’re Not Going to Eliminate the Chaos!”

Leadership expert and drummer Jim Boneau knows: Even in noisy and confusing conditions, you can find your rhythm – and that of your colleagues. That’s why the “Rumble Zone” is all about one thing: listening.

“Good Requires Motivation, Great Requires Obsession.”
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“Good Requires Motivation, Great Requires Obsession.”

Robert Bruce Shaw, author of All In, talks about the obsessions of some of the world’s most successful leaders, and the companies they built from those obsessions.

“Burnout Is Insidious: It Sneaks Up on You, Gradually Gnawing Away at You Over Time.”
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“Burnout Is Insidious: It Sneaks Up on You, Gradually Gnawing Away at You Over Time.”

Jacinta Jiménez, author of The Burnout Fix, on prevention, treatment and reintegration in case of burnout – a topic that still too few people talk about or act on.

“Pettiness Costs a Lot of Time, Money And Morale.”
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“Pettiness Costs a Lot of Time, Money And Morale.”

Alex Alonso, chief knowledge officer at SHRM, on the hidden costs of workplace niggles, what disasters can result from borrowing Kleenex tissues from the neighbor’s desk – and how to prevent all that from happening…

“We Need to Relearn How to Build Authentic Relationships.”
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“We Need to Relearn How to Build Authentic Relationships.”

Leadership coach Maya Hu-Chan explains how an ancient Chinese concept can help leaders build the human skills necessary to thrive in today’s multicultural and multigenerational work environment.

“Responding to Different Realities Is What Tribal Peoples Have Always Done in This Country.”
Shoshana Wasserman
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“Responding to Different Realities Is What Tribal Peoples Have Always Done in This Country.”

Shoshana Wasserman has worked all her life to increase native peoples’ visibility – the past 16 years alone by helping to make the First Americans Museum (FAM) in Oklahoma a reality. Yet, for many years,…

“Mindfulness Is a Lifestyle.”
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“Mindfulness Is a Lifestyle.”

British psychologist Audrey Tang discusses how introducing small nuggets of mindfulness into your workday can lead to powerful changes over time.

“The Growth Mind-Set Is Almost a Ticket to Entry to Becoming an Effective Learner”
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“The Growth Mind-Set Is Almost a Ticket to Entry to Becoming an Effective Learner”

Executive coach Matthew Smith, former CLO at McKinsey, opens up about simple and actionable learning practices that will make you an intentional learner in no time.

“It Helps People Communicate, It Helps Reduce Conflict, and It Helps to Drive Innovation.”
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“It Helps People Communicate, It Helps Reduce Conflict, and It Helps to Drive Innovation.”

Simon Brown, author of The Curious Advantage and chief learning officer at Novartis, explains the superpower that lies dormant in all employees, but is organizationally discovered only in a few: Curiosity.

“Agility Is Based on Human Skills.”
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“Agility Is Based on Human Skills.”

Global workforce management leader Barbara Jamelli-Sefchik talks about the importance of giving people the time and headspace to build resilience and agility.

“Structure Begets Flexibility.”
Cal Newport / Penny Gray Photography
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“Structure Begets Flexibility.”

We're drowning in emails, text messages, and more and more new collaboration tools. Cal Newport advises organizations to pull the emergency brake now.

“The Genie Is Out of the Bottle”
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“The Genie Is Out of the Bottle”

Co-founder of Centric Consulting and management expert Larry English on why “hybrid” work solutions – where employees work from home at least part time – are here to stay.

“Context Is the Kingdom”
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“Context Is the Kingdom”

Author and Human Resource expert Dave Ulrich talks about business transformation and what it means to be a learning organization.

“Virtual Learning Is a Great Equalizer.”
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“Virtual Learning Is a Great Equalizer.”

COVID-19 accelerated digital transformation in all areas, including the L&D space. Blended learning pioneer Jennifer Hofmann shares some of her experiences working with clients over the past year.

“Go Watch Your People!”
Donald H. Taylor
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“Go Watch Your People!”

Donald H. Taylor on the results of the latest Learning and Development Global Sentiment Survey, and what matters now if you want to properly upskill and reskill in your organization.

“Being Open and Agile Is the One Vital Skill for the 21st Century”
Henna Inam / transformleaders.tv
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“Being Open and Agile Is the One Vital Skill for the 21st Century”

Applicable Tricks That Help Navigate Disruption in the Workplace.

“People Thoroughly Underestimate the Importance of Body Language in Virtual Communication.”
Richard Newman / borntospeak.com
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“People Thoroughly Underestimate the Importance of Body Language in Virtual Communication.”

The virtual work environment requires a new set of communication skills. Award-winning communication expert Richard Newman explains how to captivate an online audience.

“Hybrid Work Structures Are Here to Stay”
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“Hybrid Work Structures Are Here to Stay”

Author and technology expert Phil Simon opens our eyes to the underused potential of new collaboration technologies that will make work processes more transparent and efficient.

“I Lived All That and I Turned It All Around.”
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“I Lived All That and I Turned It All Around.”

The “Father of Biohacking,” best-selling author and entrepreneur Dave Asprey, explores the cutting edge of anti-aging medicine. 

“Technology Is Not the Real Problem Here.”
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“Technology Is Not the Real Problem Here.”

Relying on technology to communicate can leave us feeling increasingly disconnected from one another. Author and consultant Dr. Karen Sobel Lojeski developed a system to measure and mitigate Virtual Distance at organizations.

“Up Is Just One Way to Grow.”
Beverly Kaye
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“Up Is Just One Way to Grow.”

The best talent acquisition process won’t be of much use if you can’t keep the talent you have, says career development expert Beverly Kaye.

“Experience Tells People What You Did. Your Character Tells People Where You’re Going.”
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“Experience Tells People What You Did. Your Character Tells People Where You’re Going.”

In US Special Operations, having the right people on your team can often mean the difference between life and death.

“Sideways Is the New Up!”
Kelley Steven-Waiss & Edie Goldberg / (c) Christophe Testi @ CreativeShot Photography
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“Sideways Is the New Up!”

Most organizations still assess employees' skills by looking at their current roles and job titles. Edie Goldberg and Kelley Steven-Waiss propose a tried-and-tested alternative.

“An Opportunity for Our Staff to Share Their Skills”
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“An Opportunity for Our Staff to Share Their Skills”

St. Andrew’s Hospice emphasizes its learning culture through Learning At Work Week. Lisa Tillison, Learning and Development Lead at the charity, explains why.

“You Have to Reach People Emotionally”
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“You Have to Reach People Emotionally”

York von Heimburg has been working on the topic of virtual team leadership for many years. He knows what’s essential – and what mistakes to avoid.

“For Creativity and Innovation, Life needs Time and Space”
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“For Creativity and Innovation, Life needs Time and Space”

Companies are living systems, says management expert Michele Holliday. Cultivate the right conditions for growth and the whole will be more capable than the sum of the parts.

“Your Level of Social Connection Affects Your Longevity”
Michael Lee Stallard
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“Your Level of Social Connection Affects Your Longevity”

Business author Michael Lee Stallard on how to maintain connections in our private and professional lives – and why the pandemic could improve our working relationships enormously in the long term.

“Make Sure You Have 35 Years of Experience. And Not One Experience Repeated 35 Times.”
Ken Allen, CEO of DHL
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“Make Sure You Have 35 Years of Experience. And Not One Experience Repeated 35 Times.”

Ken Allen, CEO at DHL, explains what executives will need tomorrow to be able to "deliver".

“In Times of Confusion, It’s Crucial That the Message Gets Through.”
Abhijit V. Banerjee & Esther Duflo / Photo by Bryce Vickmark/MIT/UPI/laif
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“In Times of Confusion, It’s Crucial That the Message Gets Through.”

Nobel Laureates Esther Duflo and Abhijit V. Banerjee on the surprisingly commonsensical nature of economics, and how COVID-19 will affect the global fight against poverty and the quality of economic policy.

“Passivity Is Depressing, Activity Is Energizing.”
Rosabeth Moss Kanter / Photo: Jason Grow
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“Passivity Is Depressing, Activity Is Energizing.”

The doyenne of leadership experts, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, on the importance of advanced leadership in times of crisis, more diversity at the executive level, and the need to reinvent institutions.

“The Focus is ‘Enough’ Rather Than ‘More’”
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“The Focus is ‘Enough’ Rather Than ‘More’”

The mainstream economics notion that unfettered growth accompanied by greater consumption and productivity benefits society is false, argues Rob Dietz, Program Director at the Post Carbon Institute.

“If a Diversity Expert Can Fail So Epically, Anyone Can.”
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“If a Diversity Expert Can Fail So Epically, Anyone Can.”

Tiffany Jana and Michael Baran on subtle acts of exclusion, how to recognize them, how to avoid them and how to deal with them proactively – on both sides of a conversation.

“Education Ministries Across Latin America Have Been Quite Creative.”
Lima city at lockdown on coronavirus pandemic in 2020 / Photo: Christian Vinces / getty
“Education Ministries Across Latin America Have Been Quite Creative.”

Learning loss, especially among the world's poor, is a major concern following months of school lockdowns. Yet new teaching tools and digital initiatives rolled out during the pandemic could benefit the cause of improving literacy…

“Our Level of Knowledge About China Is Not Sufficient”
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“Our Level of Knowledge About China Is Not Sufficient”

China is systematically trying to expand its influence in the world. China expert Mareike Ohlberg – co-author of Hidden Hand – Exposing How the Chinese Communist Party Is Reshaping the World – speaks of infiltration.…

The World Post-Pandemic? It’s Not Going To Be What You Expect.
Paolo Gallo
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The World Post-Pandemic? It’s Not Going To Be What You Expect.

The “New Normal” has turned into the buzzword du jour. But is the world really going to settle into a new routine following the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic? Author and executive coach Paolo Gallo…

“It’s Up to the Users to Advocate for Change”
Brian Solis, photo by Stuart Tracte
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“It’s Up to the Users to Advocate for Change”

Has COVID-19-induced physical distancing made our unhealthy relationship with technology worse? Not necessarily, argues digital anthropologist and author Brian Solis. But the time has come for consumers to start demanding for technology that will help…

“Lack of Competition Generates Hubris…”
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“Lack of Competition Generates Hubris…”

…and unfortunately, this also applies to the economic system the world largely adopted and is now relying on: capitalism. The world’s leading inequality scholar, Branko Milanović talks about global income disparities, resurgent ideologies and the…

“When You Talk to People About Fairness, the Conversation Immediately Becomes Political”
Michael Kearns and Aaron Roth
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“When You Talk to People About Fairness, the Conversation Immediately Becomes Political”

Computer scientists Michael Kearns and Aaron Roth research how computer programs can affect our lives. Even when written without malice, algorithms have the potential to treat people unfairly or violate their privacy. How do you…

“That Normal Does Not Exist Anymore.”
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“That Normal Does Not Exist Anymore.”

As the world strategizes on what the “New Normal” should look like, Vlatka Hlupic argues that humane, social-minded companies will survive in the post-pandemic world. How can we become part of a company that is…

“We Lead the World in Science, and We Also Lead the World in Opposition to Science”
Jared Diamond, American historian and anthropologist, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, and UCLA professor, playing piano in the living room of his home in the Bel-Air neighborhood of Los Angeles; photo by Damon Casarez /Redux/laif
This 13 min. read saves you up to 32 hours
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“We Lead the World in Science, and We Also Lead the World in Opposition to Science”

Jared Diamond, world-famous historian of societal crises and collapses, on why “denial” was and is one of America’s society’s biggest problems.

“People Who Don’t Feel Respected Will Not Want to Show Up Every Day and Contribute to Your Organization.”
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“People Who Don’t Feel Respected Will Not Want to Show Up Every Day and Contribute to Your Organization.”

A millennial herself, Crystal Kadakia provides globally relevant insight into her generation in her book, The Millennial Myth. Here, she shares some of her thoughts on how to attract millennial talent.

“You Can Watch the March of Ideas from the Minds of Economists and into Our Lives.”
“You Can Watch the March of Ideas from the Minds of Economists and into Our Lives.”

After decades of free-market policies in the United States and Britain, working-class voters are in full revolt. In The Economists’ Hour Binyamin Appelbaum surveys the last half-century and sees an obvious path from the economics…

Efosa Ojomo, Clayton M. Christensen and Karen Dillon
Efosa Ojomo, Clayton M. Christensen and Karen Dillon
“When the Foreign Aid Industry Primarily Focuses on Empowering Entrepreneurs, It Will Win the Fight Against Poverty.”

In one of his last interviews, economist Clayton M. Christensen, who passed away in January 2020, argues that only innovation can lift nations out of poverty.

“The Emergence of Liberty Is Perhaps Even More Surprising than Economic Growth.”
“The Emergence of Liberty Is Perhaps Even More Surprising than Economic Growth.”

To get an idea of the political construction of the world of tomorrow, one has to travel back in time – sometimes a few thousand years. Renowned MIT economist Daron Acemoğlu talks about the making…

Kai Strittmatter, Foto Anton Turovinin (Piper Verlag)
Kai Strittmatter by Anton Turovinin (Piper Verlag)
“We Can No Longer Afford the Naivety When It Comes to China Under Xi Jinping”

The "Middle Kingdom" is back. But not the way one had imagined in the West: While the Chinese economy is growing, the freedoms of the population are dwindling, says China expert Kai Strittmatter.

“I’m Resurrecting Thinking”
“I’m Resurrecting Thinking”

In his book Open to Think, Dan Pontefract offers strategies for cutting through the clutter, thinking more clearly and making better decisions. His prescription: be more deliberate with your time.

“Public Attention Is Not Awarded Rationally. It Has To Be Carried by a Story”
Robert J. Shiller, Kai Nedden/laif
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“Public Attention Is Not Awarded Rationally. It Has To Be Carried by a Story”

In his new book, economist and Nobel laureate Robert Shiller argues that he and his fellow dismal scientists need to look beyond the usual data point: Stories are what really drive decisions to spend, save…

“Access to Much Greater Intelligence Will Be a Step-Change in Our Civilization”
Stuart Russell by Mehdi Chebil/Polaris/laif
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“Access to Much Greater Intelligence Will Be a Step-Change in Our Civilization”

Leading computer scientist Stuart Russell on the major breakthroughs towards the first human-level AI, its foreseeable economic and social effects – and the risks of massive pullbacks on the way.

"Many people are underestimating the pace and scope of change and aren’t thinking correctly about how it will appear this time." (Richard Baldwin; Photo by Tmi Kimmo Räisänen)
Richard Baldwin by Tmi Kimmo Räisänen
“Almost everyone’s job will be changed by this.”

Economist and bestselling author Richard Baldwin believes that many business leaders and politicians continue to grossly underestimate the impact of digital change. Here, he explains how to position yourself correctly in competition with “Globots.”

“When Piketty said returns on capital are high and only go higher, I thought he was wrong”
Denise Hearn and Jonathan Tepper / mythofcapitalism.com
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“When Piketty said returns on capital are high and only go higher, I thought he was wrong”

Income inequality within nations has increased steeply since 1980. This fact has become widely accepted as an elemental “flaw” of capitalism. Economists Denise Hearn and Jonathan Tepper disagree and give a different explanation: where there…

To Thrive In Modern Economy, Forget Doing Things the Old Way
To Thrive In Modern Economy, Forget Doing Things the Old Way

During his business career, Lars Kolind was group chairman of Grundfos, the world’s largest manufacturer of water pumps. It might sound like a staid business, but this role led Kolind to groundbreaking epiphanies.