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Thank you so much to everyone who helped choose the cover design for “Secrets of a Social Butterfly - connect with anyone anywhere!” The response has been incredible! Here’s the breakdown: - Cover 1 👉 6 votes - Cover 2 👉 81 votes - Cover 3 👉 38 votes The top two are in the inbox of my designer, along with all your feedback. I’ve also been swamped with questions about what’s inside and who it’s for. ⬇️ This book is for business leaders, founders and professionals who are brilliant but unsure how to effectively engage with colleagues, clients, and their industry. “Secrets of a Social Butterfly” offers a deeper look at building strong connections in the business world, showing you how to stop leaving money on the table and take value selling and network building to levels you’ve only dreamed about. You’ve read a lot about how soft skills are the only skills worth having in the age of smarter AI? Well, this book is the only soft skill guide you’ll need to future-proof your business or career. Want to be notified when the book launches? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/efEVbnQe #SecretsOfASocialButterfly #lynnbruines #bookcoverreveal #businessleaders #networkingtips #CareerAdvancement

do I actually read all the books you see in my library? 📚 you bet I do! 💯 here's my secret trick: → I write notes at the beginning of each book → page numbers + key ideas = quick reference example: "This is Marketing" by Seth Godin 🌔 2 powerful insights: "All I do is borrow" → nothing new under the sun → combine ideas to create something fresh → stay humble, focus on a few key concepts "Doing has gotten easier" (hello, AI!) → but the real challenge? making change happen → the creative engine still matters → the future belongs to change-makers what's your method for remembering book insights? love, Sangram #ReadingHacks #Leadership #Innovation #SethGodin

THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM'S FUTURE OF JOBS REPORT PUTS CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION AS THE MOST VALUABLE SKILLS NEEDED TO STAY RELEVANT IN THE WORKFORCE AND THRIVE DURING A TIME OF ACCELERATING CHANGE. The reason is simple. A creative mind looks at a complex problem and finds a non-linear solution. The kind of solution that a critical thinker or even AI never would. The kind of solution that enables the progress that all businesses in every industry need to make to succeed. So, what are you doing to future proof your team? To increase their powers of creative thinking? We’re all born creative. But life, society, education, evolution, suppresses it, until it gets forgotten about. But it’s there. It just needs sparking back into life. My Creativity Masterclass Workshop, based on my best selling ‘Creative Nudge’ book, (co-written with @kevchesters) will teach you the 9 principles needed to approach your life and work with a more creative mind set, that I developed over a 30 year career as an award winning Chief Creative Officer. Each principle is underpinned with a series of practical, actionable ’nudges’ to help you build them into your every day behaviours. Details at MCreativeIndustries.com or DM me on LinkedIn. #creativity #bemorecreative #creativetraining #creativeskills #creativitymatters #industrytraining #creativityworkshop #weareallborncreative #mcreativeindustries #ideasworthsharing #education

Huge congrats to my friend Andrew Jacobs on his book - Available on Amazon today! Here’s my review of this can’t miss read! #LearningAndDevelopment #Measurement #Leadership #TrainingEffectiveness “Proving Impact” by Andrew Jacobs – A Testimonial Review “Proving Impact” by Andrew Jacobs is both a necessary and now guide for anyone who works in the world of Learning and Development and wants to showcase the value of their efforts. This book blends practical advice and deep insights into the quickly changing landscape or L&D. From the very first chapter, Jacobs grabs your attention with a clear, relatable writing style. He doesn't just present theories; he dives into the nitty-gritty of what it means to measure and prove impact in today's dynamic workplaces. One of the key strengths of this book is how Jacobs breaks down complex concepts into manageable, actionable steps. His introduction of the IOOI Model (Input, Output, Outcome, Impact) is a game-changer, making it easier to connect training activities directly to business results. Jacobs grounds his advice in real-world scenarios. Whether you're dealing with the latest AI tools or struggling with traditional evaluation methods, he provides examples and strategies that are immediately applicable. He understands the daily challenges L&D professionals face and offers solutions that are both innovative and practical. The section on biases in evaluation is particularly eye-opening. Jacobs candidly discusses common pitfalls and offers thoughtful strategies to avoid them, encouraging readers to adopt a more balanced and objective approach. This honesty and clarity make the book not just informative, but genuinely helpful for anyone looking to improve their practice. Jacobs also addresses technological advancements currently transforming L&D, urging professionals to embrace AI and other digital tools. His foresight and enthusiasm for the future leaves readers feeling inspired and prepared to tackle new challenges. "Proving Impact" is more than just a guide; it's a supportive companion for L&D professionals. Andrew Jacobs' passion for learning and development shines through every page and makes this a must read and must reference manual for anyone who wants to do great L&D work.

SYNCHRONICITY: ETHICS – POWER – LEADERSHIP COLLECTIIVES Oh Yes! 😎 The House of Ethics™, #BeautyofPower and #Groupdynamics have a lot to talk about … and do 🚀 Let's start with: Why do we need right now more #power #awareness, more #selforganisation, #collective #sense-making, and more #ethics-in-action for #consciousleadership and future-ing  – outside the matrix and beyond old power-dynamics as-we-know-it? Data is ubiquitous, we keep feeding algorithms with data about anything and, as AI is involved, to some degree or other, in nearly everything we do. With the advent of wearables (from smart watches to bionic face and brain implants) we enable tools to gather a growing multiplicity of data about us – about our desires or addictions that we are often not even aware of ourselves. How so? For example, gadgets keep measuring our vitals (body and eye movements, brain waves, neuronal connections, etc.). This way, we enable the next (bio-)technological ‘everything-at-once revolution’. It is time to face the facts: our humanness with all its human weaknesses (whatever we like to call it) becomes an exploitable commodity that profits #linear #economy. It exercises more power-over our unconscious power-under patterns or inner #conflicts, our greed and other aspects of our personal makeup. As a result, we are becoming more accessible for the benefit of others, but risk failing with respect to aspects of our long-term #qualitative #life, including #humanity and #biodiversity. ❗ WE ARE IN DANGER OF GETTING ENTRENCHED MORE DEEPLY IN  POWER-OVER/POWER-UNDER AND POWER-AGAINST DYNAMICS Why is that? Because corporations want to earn money, keep their investors happy, be market leaders, harvest more – and more efficient – data to send us more customised ads in order to get us to purchase more, for example. This is because many economies still operate on a #linear, expanding, exploiting, #hierarchical old power dynamics. AI-systems act then as drivers that accelerates and elicits addictions. ❗CONSCIOUS LEADERSHIP COLLECTIVES CAN BECOME TRANSFORMERS – THEIR CULTURE IS ESSENTIAL Consider the following: Each decision that #leadership #teams make shape our future: #corporations for #economy #polititians for #governments etc. ... . 👉 #leadership #culture has #long #term #impact on society, on the way we lead, organise, consume, live, and how we treat our planet. Katja Rausch I would love to work on: ❓ How can we reshape #power and #ethics and what can #group #dynamics contribute to this #transformation ❓ How can #collectives #raise #awareness and shape #organisations and #society. #gruppendynamik #organisationaldevelopment #lineareconomy #circulareconomy #machtneugedacht

REINVENT — AUDIO BOOK REINVENT [published by Fast Company’s Fast Company Press in association with IMD (Institute for Management Development) debuted as the #1 The Wall Street Journal bestseller. "REINVENT brilliantly illustrates how businesses thrive in the midst of change." — Vivek Wadhwa, former Distinguished Fellow at Harvard, Carnegie Mellon, & Emory "This is a book I will consult again and again." — Atti Riazi, SVP & CIO, Hearst; former assistant secretary-general of United Nations "REINVENT is a mandatory read." — Shamim Mohammad, NACD.DC, EVP & Chief Information and Technology Officer, CarMax "A highly recommended read for your transformation journey!" — Can Uslay, Ph.D., Vice-Dean, Rutgers Business School "Provides a solid framework that leaders would be wise to follow to thrive." — Jacques Bughin, CEO, Machaon Advisory; retired Sr. Partner, McKinsey & Company "Read this timely book and your chances of success are significantly strengthened." — Subir Chowdhury, “50 Most Influential Management Thinkers"; author of “The Difference” "REINVENT is a must-read!" — • Daniel Burrus NYT bestselling author of “Flash Foresight” "In this amazing book, we see the opportunities and the obligation to do better." — MARNE MARTIN, Chief Strategy Officer & President, IFS FIND OUT MORE FROM THE LINK IN THE COMMENT SECTION. 👇 → PROCEEDS FROM BOOK SALES ARE PLEDGED TO MULTIPLE MYELOMA CANCER RESEARCH #digital #business #transformation #futureofwork

The Research Behind Reading, Creativity, Innovation, and Organizational Success The connection between reading, creativity, and organizational success is deeper than most people realize, and it's backed by solid research. Here’s a few highlights of what we know: < Reading Enhances Critical Thinking:  Studies show that reading (especially fiction) helps individuals think critically by engaging with different perspectives, imagine alternatives, and engage in “what if” scenarios questioning the status quo. < Reading Sharpens Emotional Intelligence:  Fiction, in particular, sharpens our empathy by allowing us to see the world through the eyes of diverse characters. This, especially when done in a group, boosts emotional intelligence and creates a shared vocabulary, improving communication and collaboration within teams. < Reading Fuels Creativity: Scientific evidence shows that reading reduces the need for cognitive closure, meaning it helps people embrace ambiguity and entertain new possibilities. This openness is a key driver of creativity, which leads to discovering novel solutions and approaches. < Creativity Drives Innovation: Creativity is at the core of innovation. Research backs this up—creativity helps companies find new uses for existing tools and discover unexpected solutions to emerging challenges. When you foster creativity, you lay the groundwork for meaningful innovation. < Innovation Powers Organizational Success:  Innovation keeps companies competitive. This comes as no surprise as we see headline after headline with statistics about companies that are able to innovate vs. those that don’t. Companies that prioritize innovation are more adaptable to industry changes, can pivot faster, and offer differentiated products and services, which positively impacts growth and the bottom line. In a world where innovation and adaptability drive success, reading offers a unique edge. It expands our minds, deepens our connections, and fuels the creative thinking needed to stay ahead. If you're curious about how to implement a reading practice within your business, I’d love to explore ways we can make it a part of your strategy. Reach out anytime! #LifeWellRead #Creativity #CriticalThinking #Innovation #EmotionalIntelligence  

While technology advances in leaps and bounds, there’s an urgent call for a new mental model that prioritizes human thinking, learning, and emotional engagement. Recently, I came across a compelling read, “Humility Is the New Smart”, one of the key takeaways is the need to break free from automaticity, listen reflectively, manage our thoughts and emotions, and connect with others on a deeper level. It’s a timely reminder that while technology can augment our capabilities, it is our humanity that will set us apart. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to thrive personally and professionally amidst the technological advancements. #TechLeadership #HumanExcellence #ContinuousLearning #EmotionalIntelligence #BookRecommendation #HumilityIsTheNewSmart

Yesterday was a big day: I signed off the final proofs for my 22nd book "The Art of Thinking in a Digital World", published by Peter Lang International Academic Publishers This book is many things rolled into one: my autobiography, my business tool, my university course and my legacy. - It's my autobiography because over the past 50 years, I've chronologically gone through the 3 modes of thinking described in the book: logical thinking, creative thinking and critical thinking.  - It's my business tool because when I work with companies, I don't tell the executives 'what to think', instead I teach them 'how to think'. - It's my university course because every professor has a duty to publish a summary of the ideas they lecture.  - It's my legacy because the book describes what I believe to be a unique and essential tool box for human beings in the fast-evolving digital world. This book is simultaneously my past, my present and my future. So in every sense of the word, it's the book of my life! "The Art of Thinking in a Digital World" will be released next week. Lina Benmehrez Jonas Leyder Felicity Still Boston Consulting Group (BCG) BCG Henderson Institute Cartoonbase IMD

📕 NEW BOOK! On #Power #Dynamics and #Leadership collectives For executives, entrepreneurs and anybody working with teams, don't miss the latest book by the international expert on #power dynamics, Dr. Maria Spindler: "THE BEAUTY OF POWER" - How to understand and transform power dynamics for eco-systemic future-ing- "An inspiring and bold book with exciting ideas that goes beyond power-as-we-know-it and unlocks the beauty-of-power. The author shows that we are on the verge to another revolution in our understanding of how power dynamics works. Power is often perceived from a victim’s perspective, fuelling the tendency to reject power altogether. This book shows that this attitude is disastrous. Can we overcome the challenges we are currently facing, such as artificial intelligences, climate change, and war? Nothing less is at stake than diversity and inclusion, our species and its achievements such as democracy, our critical thinking, our arts, intuition and life itself. THE BEAUTY-OF-POWER enhances awareness with respect to different layers of consciousness and shows how they impact our perception and actions." (source: https://lnkd.in/e35m325t) Congratulations form The House of Ethics™ Team! 🙌 https://lnkd.in/efUShZjn