Lifelong Learning

Lifelong Learning

Three wireframe human heads are depicted against a dark background, their complex overlapping patterns evocative of the Johari window model, revealing multifaceted layers within each head's structure.
It's hard to know what other people know. But it's not impossible.
A book open to a black and white photo of a steaming mug on the left page and a detailed, artistic portrait of an elderly person on the right page, capturing a sense of rival camaraderie through the contrasting images.
Why Bob Stiller — founder and former CEO of billion-dollar beverage company Green Mountain Coffee Roasters — believes shared learnings are a win-win.
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Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
A dark cloud, laced with cynicism, is topped with a colorful iridescent layer against a dim sky.
Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki discusses the dangers of cynicism and how skepticism can invigorate our relationships and communities.
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By unlearning old leadership mindsets, cultures, and assumptions we can move from Industrial Age thinking to Intelligence Age thinking.
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For extraordinary long-term success in business we can look to insights from British Olympic cycling, Roger Federer and neuroeconomics.
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Some news is slow, some news is fast — and there are two simple techniques to help you filter both.
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After almost a century in print, "How to Win Friends and Influence People" still has lessons to teach us.
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The Danish philosopher's simple paradox — living forwards while looking backwards — can be translated into golden business insights.
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Chip Conley — founder and CEO of JDV Hospitality and Airbnb’s former Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy — maps out an inclusive path from hindsight to wisdom.
A man's portrait, segmented with rectangular sections of a vintage yellow world map overlaid on the image, embodies a sense of leadership. He is wearing glasses and a tie, exuding an air of wisdom and hindsight.
David Novak — the cofounder, and former CEO and chairman, of Yum! Brands — celebrates the benefits of active, lifelong learning.
A smiling bald man is positioned in front of a collage featuring a large clock, a graph, and a timeline spanning from 2004 to 2010. The background is primarily yellow with various black and white elements, reflecting Horowitz hindsight at its finest.
Big Think asks startup legend and VC heavyweight Ben Horowitz to reflect on his bestseller "The Hard Thing About Hard Things."
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Going against the grain is often difficult — but necessary for outperformance over the long-term.
A person in traditional attire works meticulously on a sculpture at a small table in a workshop filled with various art pieces and tools, drawing from deep geido knowledge to perfect each detail.
You will need determination, humility, and courage if you are to master anything.
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Have you ever noticed how many things you interact with but can’t name? So did we.
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Big Think Business columnist Eric Markowitz prefaces his new series on long-term thinking with the experience that almost cut his life short.
Silhouetted people walk across a bridge against a colorful, pixelated background, evoking L&D in the age of AI.
Generative AI is arriving fast — both overtly and covertly — and without solid L&D guidance leaders and teams will be hobbled, argues Matt Beane.
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The benefits of learning with guidance are clear — but the expert and the novice must have a shared understanding of the goal.
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Voltaire's wonderful satire, Candide, remains a useful work-life antidote to bogus platitudes and naive optimism.
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AI looks like a natural and inevitable fit for business coaching — but some humans are wary. Here are the pros and cons.
An image of a pelican with its feet in the water, capturing the essence of Stanford Duck Syndrome.
When we view hard work as a sign of low aptitude, it harms our ability to learn and grow.
Keywords: emotional intelligence

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Emotional intelligence (EI) is much more than a trending C-suite buzz phrase — it’s the anchor attribute of every great leader.
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If the daily grind feels like Sartre's phony act of "bad faith," Heidegger's sense of "being" can help redefine your role.
An illustration showcasing a diverse group of people communicating and collaborating in a room, where the power of language unlocks their collective success.
Want to get ahead at work? It ain’t what you say, it’s the way that you say it — and adaptability is essential.
A swimmer is utilizing psychology for success while swimming in a pool at night.
Psychologist Noel Brick shares the mental techniques we can use to improve our performance on and off the field.
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8mins
He revolutionized hospitality, twice. Chip Conley shares his secrets to being able to evolve in an ever-changing world.
A black and white image of a skeleton holding a keyboard, highlighting the impact of AI job shift.
AI can deliver a more equitable and prosperous future — if accompanied by ethical and responsible stewardship.
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When you own your career, work becomes more than a means to an end — it becomes a vehicle for growth and happiness. 
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6mins
People are living longer than ever, challenging our assumptions around milestones like retirement. Economist Lynda Gratton explains a “multi-stage life,” and how retiring later isn’t necessarily something to fear.