• Seven Questions to Give Your (Work) Life the Momentum It Deserves
    This 5 min. read saves you up to 131 hours
    For your knowledge advantage, we put together the most actionable insights from 32 getAbstract summaries (26 books with a total of 6533 pages, 2 articles, 2 videos and 2 podcasts) on this topic. If you did this work yourself, you would be busy for at least 7835 minutes (about 131 hours). Learn more.
    Seven Questions to Give Your (Work) Life the Momentum It Deserves

    Things aren’t really moving forward in life; you’re easily irritable, perhaps at a loss? And while everyone else is joyfully talking about the “new normal,” you’re getting a rash?

  • “The Growth Mind-Set Is Almost a Ticket to Entry to Becoming an Effective Learner”
    This 18 min. read saves you up to 25 hours
    For your knowledge advantage, we put together the most actionable insights from 4 getAbstract summaries (4 books with a total of 1239 pages) on this topic. If you did this work yourself, you would be busy for at least 1469 minutes (about 25 hours). Learn more.
    “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.”
    This 5 min. read saves you up to 5 hours
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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.

  • “Go Watch Your People!”
    Donald H. Taylor
    This 10 min. read saves you up to 5 hours
    For your knowledge advantage, we put together the most actionable insights from 2 getAbstract summaries (one book with a total of 242 pages and one article) on this topic. If you did this work yourself, you would be busy for at least 281 minutes (about 5 hours). Learn more.
    “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.

  • How to Improve Your Memory
    This 8 min. read saves you up to 29 hours
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    How to Improve Your Memory

    The memories you store over the long term form the raw material for creativity and focused intentions. 

  • Tough Fellas
    This 10 min. read saves you up to 115 hours
    For your knowledge advantage, we put together the most actionable insights from 20 getAbstract summaries (19 books with a total of 5720 pages and one article) on this topic. If you did this work yourself, you would be busy for at least 6854 minutes (about 115 hours). Learn more.
    Tough Fellas

    Anyone who runs a company today has to take care of good relations, an inclusive corporate culture and all sorts of compliance issues. But he or she also has to be able to make tough…

  • Communication Is Everything
    This 4 min. read saves you up to 197 hours
    For your knowledge advantage, we put together the most actionable insights from 47 getAbstract summaries (41 books with a total of 9840 pages, 5 articles and one podcast) on this topic. If you did this work yourself, you would be busy for at least 11804 minutes (about 197 hours). Learn more.
    Communication Is Everything

    The dos and don'ts of successful communication in the hybrid workplace.

  • #gettogether: How to Manage Your Reputation
    This minute read saves you up to 8 hours
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    #gettogether: How to Manage Your Reputation

    Do you ever feel like there is something holding you back – from that promotion, position or career opportunity? Sara Canaday helps you bridge the gap.

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    Listen! Or Read the Summary.

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  • “Sideways Is the New Up!”
    Kelley Steven-Waiss & Edie Goldberg / (c) Christophe Testi @ CreativeShot Photography
    This 17 min. read saves you up to 6 hours
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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.