I’ve curated this list of selections because their subject matter either irreversibly changed the way I see the world or articulates the lens by which I now see the world. I hope this is as helpful for you as it...
Twenty years ago when I struggled with depression, I had no idea about the tools I needed to stay mentally happy until my psychologist introduced me to them. Then I thought, “Why am I only hearing about this now?” We...
Data science is the ability to sift through massive amounts of data to discover hidden patterns and predict future trends, which requires an understanding of many different elements of data analysis. In this path, expert Joe Caserta provides a deep...
Kristen Hadeed knows failure. As the CEO of Student Maid, her first leadership disaster resulted in three-quarters of her workforce quitting on the spot. From that initial failure to handing over day-to-day operations to a leadership team comprised of...
What do a lifelong space nerd and a software engineer have in common? In the case of Andy Weir, it's his unique ability to create something from thin air, like best-selling stories, adventures, and tales. In order to create a...
This path will introduce you to the basic principles of Evidence-Based Management, a revolutionary approach that is changing how we manage organizations, teams and people at work. For many years we have based our decisions on intuition and advice from...
Global teams make total sense for growing organizations in today's economy. The benefits of a dispersed team can often outweigh the convenience of a traditional in-office team in a number of areas; but they come with their own set of...
This path is a series of lectures from Dr. Bill Cope, a Professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Illinois. He is the Principal Investigator in a series of projects funded by the Institute of...
Marketing and communications for education is a unique challenge. With a wide range of audiences and a vast swath of generational personas, education marketers in both Higher Ed and Independent Schools need to be informed on the latest opportunities to...
Welcome to the exciting, roller coaster world of blockchain for good, and crypto currencies. This curated list is intended to be provocative, interesting and insightful. There is so much more to this world than just articles about the price of...
For decades, demographers and workforce planners have been anticipating a transformation in the workforce, a trend that I call The Great Generational Shift. The shift is not only a function of population trends or demographics, but also in the norms...
Digital transformation is the name many organizations have given to their "program" to accelerate change and onboard new technologies into their business. For the vast majority, however, such programs are failing. A 2015 study made by PulsePo...
What gets new startups noticed? Going Viral!? Ok, sure - for the few lucky enough to hit the viral jackpot. For most new businesses, cutting through the noise of a saturated market and a plethora of distractive content means putting...
Believe it or not, everyone needs to recognize that STEM is vital component to success. It is not only used in our schools, it is needed in corporate America. Here you will see many reasons for implementing it. What is...
This learning path explores the impact of fairness on performance and offers concrete strategies for leaders and individuals to create a fair workplace. Fair businesses outperform not only because employees are motivated and committed, but also...
The resources below can be viewed in any order and at any time you wish. Or, if you prefer, you can make your way through them in the order in which they are listed by clicking "next activity" after you've...
Learn some fundamental B2B marketing strategies to help your company get ahead in this digital marketplace. Content marketing, lead capturing, and funnel optimization are all covered in this path.
The barrier to entry for ecommerce is so low right now, but the barrier to succeed is much higher, and growing every day. You can’t just come up with a product in your bed, make it the next day, and...
Making the jump to your first leadership job is one of the most stressful events in life. More than 87 percent of first-time leaders feel frustrated, anxious and uncertain about their new role. Frontline leaders lack confidence and effectiveness in...
We all have prejudices we're not aware of; the key is to acknowledge their existence and make decisions in spite of those biases. In this path, Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson helps us understand what unconscious bias is and strategies we...
In today's digital world, people buy from those they know, like, and trust. The modern buyer is overwhelmed by choice, especially online. So how do you attract your target prospects? How will they find you if you don’t offer value...
Being creative as a job - is a tough job. Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Photographer Ben Folds is the definition of creativity at work - he is, among others, a prolific musician, an Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony, an improvisational composer,...
Getting started - as a startup, small business, or entrepreneur - is tough. The startup boom has created such a tsunami of information around developing a successful startup that it's difficult to separate a signal from all the noise. This...
Agile is a vast movement that is transforming businesses across the globe. Based on the fundamentals of agile software development, agile methodologies can help businesses flourish in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world by eliminating...
Influencer marketing is probably the most utilized yet least understood social media marketing tactic. Learn all about the subject, including the data behind its ROI, advice on how to create an influencer marketing strategy, how to find the best...
Native of Jersey City, New Jersey, Lefty has long known that anything worth having wouldn't come easy. He learned at an early age that there would be many days of hard work and sacrifice. He knew that the key to...
If there is one thing that school doesn’t teach you, it’s how to navigate your career properly. Instead, you’re left to rely on advice from your (well-meaning but often misguided) family members--and somehow decide which of the million career resources...
Leaders are learners. The best leaders never stop working to make themselves better. As Kobe Bryant once said, "There is power in understanding the journey of others to help create your own." This path has been designed to help you...
Finding the right idea for a creative campaign is not always easy, but in order to uncover the insight you should get immersed into the target you are focused on. It's been said that getting involved and being part of...
Customer experience can make you - or break you. Crafting a memorable customer experience can mean going above and beyond in your attention to detail and care for customers - but it's a craft that pays off. Dive into this...
Open educational resources (OER) are educational materials made available for sharing, accessing and reusing through a public or open license; these materials have been used in the K-12 and higher education environments for years with much success....
Feeling empowered is the result of committing to the work you do, inspiring those around you, and staying focused on your dreams - no matter how big. Empowered leaders cultivate empowerment in others by approaching challenges with courage, creativity,...
He is a cultural icon. His acting career spans almost six decades and a wide range of genres from Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. He is recognized worldwide for his performances as the King in...
Finding a job can be one of the most stressful things we do. Unfortunately, many of us find jobs we don’t love, and are often afraid to make the leap to something else when we are in a place we...
Have you ever struggled with a micromanager, a workaholic boss, or any other kind of difficult boss? Studies show that bad bosses are the number one reason people leave a job. This path will introduce the basic principles of managing...
How would your business grow if you could become smarter overnight? What would the impact be if you could tap into more parts of your brain to increase innovation, creativity, emotional engagement, vision, feelings of safety, belonging, and...
We all deal with difficult people in the workplace. Whether it is a difficult boss, colleague, or subordinate, when we understand more about what makes the difficult person tick, then we can better get what we want and need from...
Before you can help others learn, it's important to keep a few things in mind: the ways that adults learn, the climate in which adults learn best, the methods of instruction that are the most effective, and the importance of...
Burnout is getting a lot of focus lately as it seems like everyone is going 24/7. Gone are the days when jobs end when your shift is over, or the world can’t reach you after hours. Between smartphones keeping us...
Someone once told me, "Feedback is a gift." This may be true, but constructive criticism (even when it's well-intentioned) can often be hard to take. This path is part of my own learning journey -- I've gathered these resources to...
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