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One of the biggest challenges in corporate learning? Delivering learners the right content, at the right time. At Big Think+, we’re solving this with a new feature designed to personalize learning from day one. Interests & Role-Based Recommendations ensure that whether you’re an Individual Contributor, Team Manager, or Senior Leader, you’ll discover content that speaks directly to your role and goals.

Inclusion isn’t just about intentionality, it’s about putting efficient systems in place for inclusion to thrive. If we want people to feel like they belong, we have to build policies and processes that actually make that possible. Hear Ruchika T. Malhotra, Chloe Valdary and La'Kita Williams MSW, CPC break down the policies, processes, and cultural shifts needed to create workplaces where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. 🎧 The full conversation: https://hubs.li/Q037jzTy0

Are you stuck in productivity debt? Oliver Burkeman describes the never-ending chase for the perfect system—the idea that if you just work harder, organize better, and plan smarter, you’ll finally feel in control. But the truth? You’ll never “get on top of everything.” Instead, the most productive people shift their mindset. They focus on what truly matters, embrace their limitations, and stop treating busyness as a badge of honor.

How do we continue fostering inclusive workplaces in 2025 and beyond? With DEI policies at the center of shifting political discourse, many leaders, HR teams, and L&D professionals are asking this very question. To tackle it head-on, we brought together three DEI experts—Chloe Valdary, Ruchika T. Malhotra, and La'Kita Williams MSW, CPC for a candid panel discussion on what real inclusion looks like in today’s workplace.

How do you build a culture of belonging? According to La'Kita Williams MSW, CPC it starts with listening. Instead of jumping straight into solutions, take a step back and ask: 💡 What’s working? 💡 Where are we stuck? 💡 What might we do differently? This retrospective approach helps organizations move beyond surface-level fixes and create meaningful, lasting change. Inclusion isn’t a one-time initiative, it’s about consistently understanding and evolving to meet the needs of your people. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://hubs.li/Q037jLpY0

What will define leadership in 2025? Big Think+ analyzed insights from 115,000 learners and learning managers to uncover the top three leadership priorities for the year ahead: ✔️ AI Readiness – Leaders must be proactive in understanding AI’s impact, whether it enhances or disrupts their industry. ✔️ Managing Uncertainty & Anxiety – Employees need strategies to navigate change effectively. ✔️ Emotional Intelligence (EQ) – The ability to build trust and foster collaboration remains essential. Experts like Ethan Mollick, Jesse Eisenberg, and Daniel Goleman offer strategies to help leaders prepare. Read the full article: https://hubs.li/Q037bJQF0

Are great strategic thinkers born, or are they made? According to Michael Watkins, the answer is both. Strategic thinking, like so many valuable human capabilities, is a blend of nature, nurture, and experience. And at the leadership level, it’s non-negotiable. Leaders must anticipate challenges, seize opportunities, and mobilize their teams to adapt to constant change. In this sample lesson from his 9-part expert class, Professor Michael Watkins introduces the six key disciplines that drive strategic success and shares how mastering them can fast-track your career.

People may not buy into a DEI initiative if they don’t understand its purpose. If the problem, impact, and connection to their work aren’t clear, skepticism takes hold, and trust breaks down before change can happen. Start with articulating the why. Be clear about: ✔ The problem it addresses ✔ The impact you’re aiming for ✔ How success will be measured When people get the why, they’ll engage in the how. 🎧 Full episode with Chloe Valdary, Ruchika T. Malhotra and La'Kita Williams MSW, CPC: https://hubs.li/Q036D5fS0

Here is a 4-step process to follow to design your e-learning programs at scale. https://hubs.li/Q0369dZB0

Are you a self-proclaimed perfectionist? In an unpredictable world, our desire to control everything makes sense. But Oliver Burkeman notes that perfectionism is a kind of control that’s impossible to achieve. Sometimes, our quest for perfection tends to squeeze out the vividness and vibrancy that makes life worth living. Oliver champions a productivity approach designed for real, imperfect people. In his new 8-part class, he teaches us how to release the constraints of perfectionism, and adopt a balanced, sustainable approach to productivity. 🎬 Watch a sample lesson from his class: https://lnkd.in/ghdszPPr