As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links about once a month here on my blog. This post includes links related to

[pinit count=”horizontal”] 10 Guidelines for Making Informed Decisions Everyone seems to have strong opinions these days — sometimes, too strong. Many are convinced they’re right, but have they stopped to

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Clarity Consultants is heading to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for DevLearn 2026! From November 4–6, L&D professionals, industry experts, and innovators will come together to explore emerging technologies,

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IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Richard P. Feynman on not

I’ve posted several of these real or AI image comparisons on LinkedIn, but I haven’t shared them here on my blog. A lot of AI images are really obviously AI;

You only get one life, so be intentional about how you live it. That means taking the driver’s seat rather than leaving your future in someone else’s hands. After all,

TL;DR: We’re so used to filling every quiet moment with our phones that we rarely give ourselves a chance to be bored. But research suggests that letting our minds wander

IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Dave Rossi on living with

So many AI image generation tools are out there, and the landscape is changing regularly. I spend a lot of time experimenting with AI image tools, and even I have

IN the early stage of an enterprise software startup, the founder is often the best – and main – salesperson. And that makes sense – founders have the deep product

We give a lot of thought to major decisions while handling smaller ones without even thinking. Yet the small choices we make every day shape our lives just as much

TL;DR: Micro-communities are small, informal groups built around shared interests, like run clubs, lunch walks, book clubs or creative hobbies. As people look for more meaningful ways to connect, these

IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Ryushun Kusanagi on living in

TL;DR An instructional design consultant turns raw content and subject-matter expertise into structured, effective learning experiences that actually change behavior. Expect concrete deliverables: needs assessments, learning objectives, curriculum blueprints, storyboards,

I recently ran a poll on LinkedIn to ask what people’s biggest challenges are with AI images. Hardly anyone said they need help just getting started with AI images; it

TL;DR Most change efforts fail because they’re really a communications plan in disguise, announcements about a change, not the capability to adopt it. A real change program teaches manager enablement,

Some people just don’t have much of a moral compass or direction, and they’re not bothered about it — in fact, they’re comfortable there. You can call out their behavior,

CHANGE initiatives rarely fail because of flawed strategies or poor execution. They fail because of human behavior: what people do when they feel threatened or at risk of losing status,

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TL;DR: Wellness doesn’t have to feel like another item on your to-do list. Choose from 20 simple wellness quests focused on energy, mental well-being, nutrition, connection and fun.  When did

IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Brady, Kliman, and Smith on

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HERE’S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in October 2026 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being

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As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links about once a month here on my blog. This post includes links related to

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The Sunday scaries are officially dictionary material. Merriam-Webster recently added a fresh batch of words and phrases to its dictionary, including looksmaxxing, trash panda, yacht rock, vibe coding and, yes,

TL;DR Choosing an L&D consulting partner is a business-outcome decision, not an administrative one; the partner you select shapes whether training changes performance or quietly drains budget. Evaluate every firm

IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Richard Hagberg and Tien Tzuo

I’ve been working on updating a project management branching scenario I originally built in Twine a few years ago. I’ve already updated the interface and replaced the images. I was

Success means different things to people. For a world-class athlete, it isn’t just about medals or records; it’s measured by the promises you keep to yourself when no one is

TL;DR: New research suggests that exposure to light while you sleep may be associated with changes in heart structure and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. While the study doesn’t

IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter

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In a previous post, I explained how starting compliance training with a worst-case scenario can engage learners right from the start. Setting the course up with a scenario helps learners

There was a time when hard work truly mattered and laziness was frowned upon. Children were expected to contribute from an early age, learning that work was about building character,

Employees are juggling a lot, and burnout continues to be a real challenge in the workplace. Taking time to recognize your team can go a long way toward helping employees

IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Nick Bare on doing the

AI-generated images often reflect bias and exaggerate stereotypes related to race, gender, age, and disability. AI models are trained on stock images that often don’t show equitable representation. In addition,

TL;DR: Being active at work isn’t necessarily the same as intentional exercise. New research suggests leisure-time activity may offer health benefits that physically demanding work doesn’t. If you spend eight hours

Ever walk into a restaurant where the server remembers a conversation you had weeks ago? It makes you feel special. Now contrast that with someone who introduces themselves as a

WE don’t need more freedom; we need more helpful boundaries. David Epstein, author of Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, says we don’t need to work outside the

IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Jenna Nicholas on hope: “Hope

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HERE’S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in September 2026 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being

When you’re faced with an important decision, what influences you most? If you’re like many others, a lot of questions run through your mind. How will this affect me personally?

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TL;DR: Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 vaccines can help protect you during the fall respiratory virus season. Here’s what to know about each one. Fall is almost here, bringing pumpkin spice,

WORRIED about AI? You’re not alone. About three-quarters of adults have concerns about where AI is taking us. And no wonder. Doomsayers predict that AI could destroy humanity. Evangelists promise

IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Dave Rossi on the growth

Every year for the past 20 years, Jane Hart collects and analyzes lists of top 10 tools for learning. Some of these are my personal learning tools; others are what

God has endowed you with the potential for greatness — so why forfeit that opportunity? The truth is, some people don’t set out to make life harder for themselves, but

EXCELLENCE is a mindset. The right mindset is what differentiates top performers from others. A mindset is simply the way you approach the circumstances you are faced with. It is

TL;DR: Workspace design can affect how stressed, focused and comfortable employees feel. Small changes like better lighting, less noise, natural elements and more control over the environment can help support

Personal Tech columnist at The Wall Street Journal, Nicole Nguyen, wrote in Why I Told My Chatbot to Stop Kissing Up to Me, “AI is trained in part on what

WE all face uncertainty. The question is: how can we keep performing when faced with the disorder of uncertainty? Life will not happen according to our expectations. Peak performance at

IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Creator of the iPod, iPhone,

PROFESSOR of Management and Strategy at the Kellogg School of Management, Harry Kraemer, Jr., explains the 3Cs of self-reflection in Your Values-Based Legacy. He says we self-reflect to examine our

What if you could create compliance training that learners actually wanted to complete, that they cared about? Imagine creating courses that did more than check a box, that actually increased

TL;DR Enterprise learning projects often stall because of shifting organizational priorities, limited internal bandwidth, competing stakeholder demands, resource constraints, and unclear governance. Learning initiatives are especially vulnerable to delays when

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WE’RE used to living with small lies. I was confronted by this fact when, recently, as I was preparing for a dinner party, I climbed onto a step-stool and reached

TL;DR: Your brain is naturally wired to feel more motivated after a “fresh start,” whether it’s a new week, birthday, or even just tomorrow morning. By intentionally creating these reset

TO make the best decisions, we need to expand our view and think through a wider range of experiences and opinions. See panoramically. Increasing change and complexity require that we

IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

LOOK at how most people plan. They open the calendar, see the squares, and start filling them. A meeting here, a block there, a few tasks wedged into the gaps.

What does it actually take to become a conference speaker? I sat down recently with Diana Chapoy Callahan for the “Instructionally Speaking” podcast. We unpacked what really happens behind the

Have you ever held doors open, offered your seat, or picked up something that someone dropped, only to get the evil eye? It’s a terrible feeling, because all you were

TL;DR: The questions nurses hear most often are usually the ones many people are wondering about. Asking them is part of taking charge of your health, and getting answers can

SPORTS analyst Ric Bucher wondered, after rubbing shoulders with some of the greatest athletes, which traits separate the best from the rest? The common denominator was: I was coachable. In

IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Jeremy Pollack on certainty: “Certainty

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links about once a month here on my blog. This post includes links related to

Some say they want to take better care of themselves, spend more quality time with their family, and less time on social media. They say they want to read more,

AS an executive coach, I’ve noticed something interesting. People almost never hire me because they’re questioning their definition of success. Business owners call because they want to grow their business

TL;DR: Employee wellbeing isn’t built through one program. It’s created by many small, connected efforts — from mental health and movement to leadership, recognition, and preventive care — that support

HERE’S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in August 2026 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being