Next Big Idea Club
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Unlock the secret to stop worrying: stoicism. In this audiobook summary, explore the fundamental tenets of stoicism to learn how to let go of the things you cannot control.
Ever wondered why we all worry so much about things beyond our control? In the 2022 book Reasons Not to Worry: Stoicism in Chaotic Times, author, journalist, and cocreator of the Netflix series Wellmania, Brigid Delaney, outlines and applies some of the core concepts of the ancient...
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Learn about the steps you can take to move into a leadership role.
If you’re angling to make the jump to a leadership position in your organization, it can be a daunting task. In his book, The Leap to Leader: How Ambitious Managers Make the Jump to Leadership, Adam Bryant details the insights he gained from over a decade’s worth of interviews with hundreds of CEOs. In this audiobook summary, Adam—the creator and former author of the New York...
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Learn about the technological networks that shape our world.
Despite it being all around us, we rarely think about infrastructure—things like water and sewage, electricity, transportation, and telecommunications—until something breaks down. In this audiobook summary, Deb Chachra—a professor of engineering at Olin College—explains why we should pay more attention to the technological networks that surround us. Deb shares some key ideas from...
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Unlock the secret to success as a manager. In this audiobook summary, learn why managers own the future of work and are among the most valuable players in an organization.
Ever wondered why managers are the key to success? In the 2023 book Power to the Middle: Why Managers Hold the Keys to the Future of Work, authors Bill Schaninger, Bryan Hancock, and Emily Field outline some of the most common misconceptions about managers and make a case for why...
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Learn how to master the small daily improvements that set great leaders apart.
If you’re looking to get better at leadership, there’s not a single path and no secret trick to being a great leader. Leadership is a set of skills, and you can’t acquire them all at once. In this audiobook summary, leadership and security expert Andy Ellis shares some key takeaways from his book 1% Leadership: Master the Small Daily Improvements that set Great Leaders...
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There's an art to being a good storyteller and you can learn how in this course.
The ability to tell a good story is more than just a social skill you break out at parties or small-talk situations. It’s a key element in good leadership, connection, and influence, and it can help you creatively, professionally, and personally. In this audiobook summary, Karen Eber shares some of the ideas from her book, The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that...
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In this audiobook summary, learn how perennial mindsets and multigenerational households and workplaces pave the way to a postgenerational society.
Sociologist, professor, and bestselling author Mauro Guillén shares five key insights from his latest book, The Perennials: The Megatrends Creating a Postgenerational Society. Learn how and why an eagerness to break away from traditional age stereotypes and expectations has led to the rise of a perennial...
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Unlock the secret to moving on. In this audiobook summary, embark on a compassionate and insightful journey through the complex emotions that accompany loss and grief.
What’s the secret to navigating loss? Moving on? Letting go? Or something else? In the 2023 book Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss, author, licensed psychotherapist, and mental health advocate Gina Moffa takes a compassionate and insightful journey...
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Explore the art of modern leadership. In this audiobook summary, develop critical skills to inspire, influence, and make an impact as a leader.
What does it take to become a truly successful leader? The answer may not be what you think. In the 2023 book Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership, author Kirstin Ferguson—award-winning columnist, leadership expert, and 2021 Thinkers50 Top 30 Thinker to Watch—explores the challenges and opportunities...
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Explore the secret to changing people’s minds. In this audiobook summary, develop practical communication skills to master the art of healthy persuasion.
What’s the secret to changing people’s minds? In the 2023 book Mindstuck: Mastering the Art of Changing Minds, author Michael McQueen—award-winning speaker, business strategist, trend forecaster, and best-selling author—shows readers how to master the art of healthy persuasion. Tune into...
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Learn how to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
We all encounter many twists and turns in life, and many people struggle to adapt to change, be it big transitions in your personal life, economic disruptions, or anything else. In this audiobook summary, Brad Stulberg shares some key points from his book Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing – Including You. Join Brad as he explores concepts that can help you navigate change,...
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Learn how to be a better spontaneous communicator and be prepared when you’re asked to speak up on the spot.
Public speaking is a big fear for many people, but off-the-cuff speaking—when you’re put on the spot—can be just as nerve-wracking. Whether you’re asked to introduce yourself or someone else, making small talk, or just asked “What do you think,” giving feedback in the moment can cause even the most confident of us to crumble....
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In this audiobook summary, learn five key insights about how relationships are built, broken, and repaired.
Professor Peter H. Kim’s research on trust has been published in numerous scholarly journals, received national and international awards, and has been featured by the New York Times, Washington Post, and National Public Radio. Here, Peter shares five key insights from his new book, How Trust Works: The Science of How Relationships are Built,...
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Learn how uncertainty can be the surprising secret to enhanced performance and groundbreaking ideas.
Most people often feel embarrassed about uncertainties or blind spots in their knowledge. But Maggie Jackson—a journalist who covers social trends, with a particular focus on technology’s impact on humanity—argues that, properly understood, our ignorance can be the secret to enhanced performance and groundbreaking ideas. In this audiobook summary,...
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Learn about autonomous transformation and the leadership challenges of the next era beyond digital transformation.
As we continue our journey into a world of artificial intelligence and continual disruption, somehow many of our ideas about leadership and how businesses should be run are still stuck in the past. In this audiobook summary of his book Autonomous Transformation: Creating a More Human Future in the Era of Artificial Intelligence, Brian...