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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 […]

Both companies and people can have notable second acts. In iCon, biographers Jeffrey S. Young and William L. Simon credit Apple co-founder Steve Jobs with having the “greatest second act in the history of business.” As a young entrepreneur, Jobs let his curiosity lead him, but his objectionable personal style made it difficult to work […]

Close the knowledge-action gap with these best practices. A common hurdle learners face is bridging the gap between knowledge and action. Therefore, as a learner, adopting a strategic approach to implementing your learning becomes paramount. Knowledge is not power until it’s applied Dale Carnegie Ready to take action? Start with these best practices. 1. Know […]

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 […]

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 […]

Lots of things in life go down the drain. Trite calendar slogans provided by self-help literature won’t help you cope. But what does? Some years back, author Rhonda Byrne wrote The Secret, a slightly esoteric book about the secret of success, happiness, satisfaction and the works. It sold millions of copies worldwide. Byrne had her […]

One way or another. We searched through many recent studies and forecasts, including those from the WEF, the US National Intelligence Council’s Global Trends Report, Brookings Institution, Future Today Institute and MIT Sloan Management Review. They agree on a number of major issues that should be on your radar if you want to have a […]

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. Matt, at McKinsey, you took a hard look at what it takes to become an intentional learner – and that this gives leaders enormous advantages when it comes to […]

Without being a ****. Personal progress is a matter of moving forward, sure, and upward, at best. But where forward and up are, you should define before you start running! A few simple questions that everyone should answer for themselves can help: Where do you want to go? What is your goal? What motivates you? […]

Even a messed-up year can produce fantastic new releases. Here, getAbstract team members share their summary favorites. Many people had more time to read this year (than perhaps they wanted to). At getAbstract, the demand for new books was so great that each of us had to work a few night shifts and go the […]