Mindset

Critical thinking is often cited as one of the most important future work skills. But what does that mean in practice? Critical thinking is often cited as one of the most valuable future work skills. How do critical thinking skills manifest themselves in the workplace? Learn about the mindsets, habits and demeanors that make critical […]

Learning boosts engagement – at any age. The proportion of employees over the age of 50 continues to grow. In the US, for example, a quarter of the workforce will be 55 or above by 2024, according to a U.S. Department of Labor estimate.   Talent shortages and an increasing reliance on the contribution of […]

The current talent shortage causes employees to be promoted faster and more often. But how do HR and L&D leaders get them to adapt to their new jobs quickly – and healthily? When Workhuman recently asked 1000 employees from a wide range of industries about their 2023 resolutions for themselves at work, the top responses […]

You can learn all sorts of leadership things – but if a trained leader doesn’t know how to lead themselves, all gathered leadership insights will never be put to powerful use. “You can’t pour from an empty cup: If leaders are unwilling or unable to develop themselves first, they will be less capable of leading […]

In the face of unsettling technological change, ease the panic and show a way forward – with these eight action steps. Will I be out of work soon? Is my company going to survive? How can I upskill so I remain relevant in five years? These are probably just some worries preoccupying people’s minds as […]

You have the talent and the skill, but do you have the drive to succeed?  Psychologist Angela Duckworth is synonymous with the term “grit.” Grit, more so than any other character trait, she says, is what separates the successful from the also-rans. What is grit and how can you build more of it into your […]

Workplace learning creates not just a better-informed but a better-connected workforce. “Learning powers culture” – this is one of the takeaways from LinkedIn’s 2022 Workplace Learning Report. New skills are crucial, but the concept of learning encompasses much more. Learning is about developing a mindset of being curious, of seeing challenges as opportunities and of […]

On the foundations of a growth mind-set, or, why we are “born to learn.” Carol Dweck is an American psychologist. She is the Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, and a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. Dweck is known for her work on mind-set. 1. Carol Dweck’s Key Findings […]

On grit and how best to make long-lasting, positive behavioral changes. Angela Duckworth is a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Duckworth is known for her work on grit. In a list of the most influential educators of the past decade, Education Week ranked her No. 1 in 2021. 1. Angela Duckworth’s Key […]

No, putting that textbook under your pillow while you sleep won’t make you smarter.  Business leaders realize they will need to invest in continuous learning to keep up with the pace of change. Companies with a learning culture are more agile when facing challenges. Despite a commitment to learning, many people still hold erroneous ideas about […]