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Some types of investment fare significantly better than others. That's the author of “The Little Book of Common Sense Investing,'' John C. Bogle's take on the idea that any investment involves a degree of risk-taking. He makes a simple and compelling case for investing in mutual funds, and in one type of mutual fund in particular—low-cost index funds. To learn more about index funds, and why John C. Bogle believes they’re our safest bet, listen to the full Blink of his book, “The Little Book of Common Sense Investing" on Blinkist. 🎧 https://lnkd.in/e9-pyJYf

Last week, we asked our followers what they'd like to change about their job. Well, 168 of you responded and the results are in! What do you think this means for the state of work today? We see a clear path for learning, upskilling, and roadmaps. 🗺

Most of us don’t spend enough time in Quadrant 2, but highly effective people know this is where the magic happens 💫 But how can you avoid getting bogged down by the emails in Quadrant 3, or distracted by the allure of the Instagram break in Quadrant 4? Consistently practicing the right habits. Now, just because the solution is obvious doesn't mean it’s easy to put into practice! But you don’t have to go about it alone or without guidance. Dive into the guide inspired by the best seller: “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” with Sean Covey 🚀 https://lnkd.in/enFSdJ5d

Well, there's one thing that never surprises us here at Go1: when it comes to popularity, Blinkist typically tops the charts.🥇 This is especially true when discussing personal development and leadership topics that uplift the "whole" person. We know millions of Go1 learners are thrilled by the audio format of book summaries, which leave them feeling brighter by the minute. It is also fun to see other outstanding content partners and trending topics, such as critical thinking and resiliency, hit the top spots, too! 🥈🥉 Are you curious to see if critical thinking skills will continue to become more important for organizations as AI becomes more ubiquitous? Or will the topic of "resiliency" that surged alongside the COVID-19 global pandemic ever decline? The good news is that time - and data points - will soon tell. With Go1 Content transforming workplace learning cultures on a global scale, our consumption data can indicate where the inherent priorities are for learners and leaders everywhere. Furthermore, our Go1 Customer Success Team supports L&D leaders by equipping them with the data points and expertly curated resources to help drive engagement toward content that will predictably interest learners. #learninganddevelopment #personaldevelopment #selfdirectedlearning

For effective problem-solving, prioritization is a crucial bridge from defining and dissecting your problem to planning and executing your analysis. 🌉 Neglecting this step can dilute your focus, spreading resources too thinly across all issues, which is a recipe for inefficiency, Charles Conn explains in his Blinkist Guide, 7 Steps to Bulletproof Problem-Solving. Charles' advice? Employ a straightforward prioritization matrix to discern which branches to preserve. This matrix evaluates the potential impact of each factor (low or high) against the ease of implementing change (low or high).  Our attention concentrates on those areas with significant impact and those that are relatively easy to influence, which is the upper right-hand box of the 2x2 matrix. Learn more about problem-solving with Charles in the Blinkist app 🔗 https://lnkd.in/epsq8Nmw

It's Free Blink Monday! ✨ This week's Blink is: Cluttered Mess to Organized Success Workbook by Cassandra Aarssen 📖 https://lnkd.in/eB74wuTw Cluttered Mess to Organized Success (2018) is a powerful organizational guide full of advice and actionable tips to help you better organize your life and home. Who should read it? 👀 Parents who want to get their families more organized People seeking to manage their time better Busy professionals craving a cleaner, calmer home

“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality,” the famous Roman philosopher Seneca once said. So what would their advice be regarding that upcoming presentation you’re losing sleep over? Or that message you sent in the group chat that still hasn’t gotten a response? Approach life with equanimity 😌 Put simply, do your best whenever you can, but peacefully accept that there are parts of life that you can’t control—like other's feelings and actions, for example. Discover more life lessons from the Stoics with The Daily Stoic Shortcast with Host, Ryan Holiday: https://lnkd.in/edjG-yp6

When you think of an organized office or home, do you think of your own? Maybe not 😅 We’ve long been taught that organization consists of color-coordinated boxes stacked neatly, meticulously arranged filing cabinets, a clear desk and minimalistic visuals where nothing is out of place. Cassandra Aarssen, professional organizer and author of “The Clutter Connection,” offers a fresh perspective: You’re not messy — you’ve just been forced to use a system that doesn’t suit your natural way of arranging your space. Aarssen’s best advice to get from chaos to workable order? Forget the one-size-fits-all approach and get to know your organizational style. 🧹 To learn more about butterflies, bees, ladybugs and crickets, and the approaches that work best for each of them, check out the full Blink: https://lnkd.in/ejBf94Rs

No team or company is perfect, but some may find themselves groaning more than others over work! So, if you had a magic wand, which part of your job would you change? 🤔

🎯 The 1% Daily Improvement Strategy 🎯 Every great leader knows that significant change doesn't happen overnight. The path from where you are (the red circle) to where you want to be (the green circle) is a gradual progression. It requires unwavering commitment, daily dedication, and the willingness to embrace small, consistent improvements. Here’s how to be 1% better every day: 🎯 Set micro-objectives ↳ Define one small, achievable goal for each key business area daily. If you can, check off the activity when it’s complete to feel that sense of accomplishment. ↳ Tools: Trello, Asana, 15Five 📊 Leverage data insights ↳ Analyze new data points to inform better decision-making. The better data, the better insights. ↳ Tools: Power BI Visualization, Google Analytics for Business, Tableau 🤝 Enhance team connections ↳ Have meaningful one-on-one conversation with different team member daily. Diversity in perspective helps to round out thinking in general. ↳ Tools: Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams 📚 Cultivate continuous learning ↳ Dedicate 15 minutes each day to reading industry-relevant content or listening to leadership podcasts. You can even listen on your way to work! ↳ LinkedIn Learning, Audible, Blinkist 🔄 Refine processes ↳ Identify and implement one minor efficiency improvement in your operations every day, such as though Lean Six Sigma methodology. ↳ Tools: Lucidchart, Miro, Bizagi Even the smallest steps forward compound over time, leading to remarkable transformations in your leadership and organization. 👇 Leaders, how do you plan to implement the 1% improvement strategy in your journey from red to green? Share your thoughts below! Image by The New Happy!