• “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.

  • “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.

  • Book Award 2023: What Has Been Awarded – and Why?
    Book Award 2023: What Has Been Awarded – and Why?

    All about the criteria of the getAbstract International Book Award, the jury and the selection process. 

  • “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.

  • getAbstract International Book Award 2022: The Winners
    getAbstract International Book Award 2022: The Winners

    This year, getAbstract honors five outstanding books in three categories and two languages. Here are the best titles of the year.

  • “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.

  • “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.”
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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.

  • A Book You Can’t Open Too Early – Make Sure You Don’t Open It Too Late
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    A Book You Can’t Open Too Early – Make Sure You Don’t Open It Too Late

    Why The Burnout Fix by Jacinta M. Jiménez is the legitimate winner of the 2021 Readers’ Choice Award.

  • Groundbreaking Research and Advice
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    Groundbreaking Research and Advice

    With Noise, Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony and Cass R. Sunstein have published a book that will improve your decision-making processes forever.