Trust is essential to just about every kind of relationship, from friendships to legal contracts. So why is it that trust is so hard to come by these days? In Why Trust Matters, Professor Benjamin Ho explores the concept of trust through the lens of economics in way that is both thoughtful and illuminating. It is a must-read for anyone concerned about the perceived decline of trust in contemporary society. getAbstract’s summary of Why Trust Matters is available for free this week only.

AI is changing the L&D game. Which of these approaches have you tried with your team?

How much actual planning have you put into your estate planning? No one likes to think about “the end,” but in their compassionate and wise book, A Beginner’s Guide to the End, Dr. B.J. Miller and Shoshana Berger make a strong case for confronting the material and emotional hurdles related to the end of life. getAbstract’s summary of A Beginner’s Guide to the End is available for free this week only. getabstract.com/en/summary/a…

In today’s marketplace, personal and professional development are not just nice perks, they are essential to advancement. From soft skills to strategic training, here are four reasons to invest in your development.

Today is the International Day of Education, a global celebration highlighting the importance of education for peace and development. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating the value of curiosity, learning, and ongoing personal and professional development.

Those with an ‘all or nothing’ mindset often don’t get much done.

Learning is a lifestyle, not a hobby.

Your world expands every time you learn something new.

We are excited to announce the shortlist for the getAbstract International Book Award 2023, Business Impact category. Business Impact nominees provide must-have, actionable knowledge for business leaders. Each of these authors truly embodies the getAbstract slogan, “Know Better. Do Better.” by providing valuable and actionable knowledge to individuals in their personal and professional lives. Explore the shortlisted titles and select author interviews on the getAbstract Journal.  Summaries of each shortlisted book are currently available to read for free. We congratulate each of the shortlisted authors in the 2023 Business Impact (International) category: Broken by Paul LeBlanc Chip War by Chris Miller Leadership Two Words at a Time by Bill Treasurer More Than a Glitch by Meredith Broussard Viral Justice by Ruha Benjamin Ebenso herzlich gratulieren wir den folgenden Autorinnen und Autoren zu ihrer Shortlist-Nominierung in der Kategorie Business Impact (Deutsch): Grüne fahren SUV und Joggen macht unsterblich von Katharina Schüller, Thomas Bauer, Gerd Gigerenzer und Walter Krämer Schattenorganisation von Stefan Kühl Weltbeste Bildung! von Yasmin Weiß Die Welt geht unter, und ich muss trotzdem arbeiten? von Sara Weber Wir alle haben ein Recht auf Zukunft von Roda Verheyen und Alexandra Endres And don’t forget to check out the shortlist of our Learning Impact award nominees in our previous post!

Not all time is equal. With the right mindset, you can accomplish a lot, even a few minutes at a time.

Marketers, how are you adapting your tactics and strategies for the AI era? In If It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable, cybersecurity expert Mikko Hypponen offers a surprisingly entertaining tour through certain darker regions of the internet and advises how businesses and individuals can better protect themselves online. Here are some of the key takeaways from getAbstract’s expert summary of If It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable, available for FREE as part of our ongoing #getAI campaign.

How would the world be different if people in the 19th century had been able to foresee the Industrial Revolution’s devastating impact on the environment? Are we facing a similarly transformative moment right now? In “How AI Can Be a Force for Good,” authors Mariarosaria Taddeo and Luciano Floridi explore the importance of developing ethical guidelines to pre-empt the potential negative consequences of AI while leaning into its potential for good. Here are some of the key takeaways from getAbstract’s expert summary of “How AI Can Be a Force for Good,” available for FREE as part of our ongoing #getAI campaign.

Knowledge is power. Tip the scales in your favor by learning more.

Many employees may feel overwhelmed when met with a new task that wasn’t covered in their onboarding. To ease that frustration, create an ongoing buddy or mentor system. Assign new coworkers to someone with more experience whom they can go to for aid or advice.

Knowledge is fruitless unless you connect all the dots.

“Become the kind of leader that people would follow voluntarily; even if you had no title or position.” – Brian Tracy

What offers a better ROI on your time than books? Not much, according to author and peak performance expert Steven Kotler. We tend to agree.

Recurring challenges are not just stumbling blocks; they are persistent teachers. Once you begin to view them as lessons, they will give way to progress.

Seeking clarity is just the first step. Breakthroughs happen over time, with patience and effort.