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Your mind isn’t just in your head—it's deeply connected to your entire body! 🧠➡️💪 In The Biological Mind, Alan Jasanoff explores how mental processes are influenced by biological factors beyond the brain, challenging the classic mind-body divide. Discover how understanding this complex connection can reshape how you think about mental health, behavior, and personal well-being. Explore this idea and more in Alan Jasanoff’s The Biological Mind. 🌐📚

Ramona might be miles from the nearest grocery store, but she’s deep in thought about how we buy our food. 🛒🌲 This edition of Trail Views is inspired by Benjamin Lorr’s The Secret Life of Groceries, where he uncovers the complex moral and ethical issues behind food production and distribution. It’s a thought-provoking read that will give you plenty to consider during your next shopping trip. Happy trails! 🌄

🔍 The right manager can make all the difference in your career journey. 💪 When choosing a role, look beyond the job description. Consider the mentorship and growth opportunities offered by the person you’ll be working under. Great managers not only recognize your potential but actively help you realize it.

🌍 How can your difference make a difference? 🌟 Business leaders increasingly appreciate the value of diversity for innovation, decision-making, and bottom lines. Unfortunately, cultural programming still gets in the way, even for well-intentioned leaders.  In Use Your Difference to Make a Difference, diversity consultant and brand strategist Tayo Rockson offers an inspiring set of tools to help leaders demolish internal and cultural barriers to change. 🛠️💡 Read getAbstract’s summary of Use Your Difference to Make a Difference for free, this week only! 📚🔥 https://bit.ly/3UzIHb2

Knowledge is only as valuable as what you gain from it. 🌟 Connecting the dots is what turns insights into real impact. Bridge the gap between knowing and doing with getAbstract. 💪✨ 

There’s nothing scarier than a skills gap. 😱👻 Exorcise the gaps in your knowledge with microlearning! 🧙♀️📚 Whether you’re tackling a new topic or just refreshing your memory, a bite-sized learning session can be your best defense against the dark arts of procrastination. ⏱️✨

The Swiss mountainside is the perfect place to focus on where you are rather than where you think you should be! 🏞️ In this edition of Trail Views, Ramona draws inspiration from Rachel Hollis’ Girl, Stop Apologizing. She reflects on embracing the choices that brought you to this moment—and feeling good about them. Happy trails! 🌄

What sparks the most meaningful transformation? Knowledge, of course! Just like the caterpillar evolves into a butterfly, the right insights can help you change and grow professionally and personally. ✨ Wrap yourself in learning and emerge stronger! 🐛➡️🦋

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional work as lockdowns impelled businesses to shift to remote, virtual work environments. 🏠💻 In Work from Anywhere, Australian consultants Alison Hill and Darren Hill posit that the post-COVID work world may be changed forever. 🌐 They recount how their firm, Pragmatic Thinking, faced this challenge and share their experience and wisdom. They argue that "work from anywhere" (WFA) could be as disruptive as the invention of the personal computer. 🖥️🚀 Read getAbstract’s summary of Work from Anywhere for free, this week only! 📚🔥 https://bit.ly/4fgeKW9

The 7th Annual Global L&D Knowledge Forum is in the books! A huge THANK YOU to our incredible presenters—Laura Scott, Nina Bressler, Hillary Miller, Laura Bartus, and Donald H Taylor —for sharing their time, insights, and expertise. You’ve not only inspired us but also provided attendees with new tools and ideas to enhance their work. And of course, thank you to everyone who attended and participated! We had record registration numbers this year, and the enthusiasm from everyone in attendance was palpable. Your passion and dedication to advancing learning and development make events like this truly special. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s Forum!