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Teams rarely fail because of poor strategy - they stall because people stop telling the truth. This keynote explores how hidden bias and misunderstood relationship dynamics create a leadership gap between what people feel and what they say, and how that gap quietly erodes performance.
At the center are two powerful cognitive biases. Courtesy Bias keeps people silent in the name of harmony, preventing honest feedback and slowing decisions. The Fundamental Attribution Error leads leaders to judge behavior as a flaw in character or motive rather than seeking context—damaging trust and narrowing perspective. Both are intensified by a common misconception: confusing being nice with being kind.
Being nice avoids discomfort and protects feelings in the moment. Being kind tells the truth in service of growth and protects the relationship over time. When leaders default to nice, teams drift into surface-level harmony while losing access to the candid information required for sound decisions.
This keynote reframes relationships as performance infrastructure grounded in the <a style="color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://www.dx-learning.com/care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CARE: The Human Operating System (HOS) for High Performing Teams</a>. This is not about “soft skills,” but rather an operating system that carries truth. Participants learn how everyday behaviors either shut down or unlock clarity, candor, and courage, and why strong relationships are the antidote to stalled teams, guarded conversations, and missed signals. The result: better decisions, healthier conflict, and teams that move forward instead of standing still.

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Why Teams Stall: No Clarity, Candor, or Courage

Engagement &amp; Culture

Leadership

accountability

Professional Growth

organizational behavior

Trust Building

team performance

conflict management

High Performing Teams

Culture Transformation

executive presence

wise2026

team alignment

angela.howard

insights-wise-2026

courtesy bias

fundamental attribution error

clarity candor courage

human operating system

communication bias

relationship dynamics

healthy conflict

leadership gap

performance infrastructure

strategic collaboration

Zurich North America

getAbstract

In today’s fast-paced work environment, learning can no longer be confined to traditional methods. To upskill your workforce effectively, it's time to think outside the box. This session provided senior HR talent leaders with actionable insights on redefining learning strategies to address the evolving needs of the modern workforce.

The discussion highlighted the importance of focusing on "durable skills" like emotional intelligence and adaptability, which remain critical over time. Unlike technical skills that often have a limited shelf life, these capabilities form the foundation of a resilient and future-ready workforce.

Key takeaways for senior HR talent leaders:
<ol>
 	<li>Time constraints require creative solutions: Zurich’s “Day of Learning” strategy increased engagement by 150% by breaking down annual learning weeks into quarterly, themed sessions aligned with data-driven insights.</li>
 	<li>Leadership engagement is critical: Involving leaders as content creators and advocates ensures alignment with business goals and fosters organizational buy-in for learning initiatives.</li>
 	<li>Personalization enhances impact: Tools like GetAbstract’s curated content and AI-driven learning ecosystems empower employees to find relevant, role-specific training in the flow of work.</li>
 	<li>Balance technology with timeless skills: While technology accelerates learning, durable human skills like self-reflection and emotional intelligence remain the foundation of resilient, adaptable teams.</li>
 	<li>Data drives relevancy: Using LMS analytics, industry trends, and HRBP feedback ensures training addresses real-time needs while fostering a culture of continuous development.</li>
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As we navigate an era of rapid change and increasing complexity, senior HR leaders must prioritize learning strategies that meet immediate challenges while cultivating the durable skills necessary for long-term success.

Here are a few examples you can read more:
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 	<li><a href="https://hub.getabstract.com/miab" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Meeting-in-a-Box</a></li>
 	<li class="ql-indent-1">FUNCTIONAL SKILL: <a href="https://hub.getabstract.com/miab-learning-at-speed" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MIAB - Learning at Speed</a></li>
 	<li class="ql-indent-1">TECHNICAL SKILL: <a href="https://hub.getabstract.com/miab-openai-ceo-on-gpt-4-chatgpt-and-the-future-of-ai" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MIAB - OpenAI CEO on GPT-4, ChatGPT, and the Future of AI</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.bookclub.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bookclubs</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.getabstract.com/en/ask-getabstract" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AI-based Learning Experiences – Start with a question</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://knowledgebase.elblearning.com/what-can-jeopardy-be-used-for" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Games and Gamification for Training – JEOPARDY!</a></li>
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Learning Outside the Box for Upskilling: Fostering a Culture of Continuous Improvement and Agile Development

Future of Work

upskilling

chris.olson

geovanny.andino

leadership development

talent development

denis.sternberg

employee engagement

workforce development

continuous learning

reskilling

learning and development

rahul.sharma

maryann.kennedy

CHIE2024

emotional intelligence

durable skills

skills strategy

HR leadership

organizational learning

future workforce

All In! The 28-Day Reset by executive coach Ali Glaser offers a practical, science-backed roadmap to help leaders recharge without burning out. Instead of overhauling your life, Glaser guides you to identify 3–5 small, daily actions that restore energy across four key domains—physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual.
With stories, reflection prompts, and simple tracking tools, this reset builds habits that align with your values, sharpen your focus, and fuel sustainable performance. It’s a playbook for leaders who want to bring their best self to work, relationships, and life—without sacrificing well-being.
Glaser, a veteran coach and senior leader, has spent decades helping executives and teams thrive. Her All In! philosophy is about showing up fully engaged and leading with clarity and confidence—day after day.
Curious? This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters—better.

All In! The 28 Day Reset: A Daily Commitment to Being at Your Best

talent management

Coaching

yolanda.mangram

organizational culture

leadership coaching

Strategic HR

Burnout Prevention

executive coaching

peak performance

Human-Centered Leadership

ali.glaser

mindful leadership

resilience training

well-being in the workplace

behavioral psychology

dan.kwong

jerry.oliveira

cliff.cheek

In his bestselling book From Values to Action, Harry Kraemer showed how self-reflection, balance, true self-confidence, and genuine humility are the traits of today's most effective leaders. In Becoming the Best, his highly anticipated follow-up, Kraemer reveals how, in practical terms, anyone can apply these principles to become a values-based leader and to help create values-based organizations.

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Drawing on his own experiences as the former CEO and chairman of Baxter International, as well as those of other notable leaders and organizations, Kraemer lays out a pathway for understanding the principles and putting them into practice, showing specifically, how to:

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<ul>
 	<li>Use self-reflection to become your "best self" as you lead yourself and others more effectively</li>
 	<li>Create a "best team" that understands and appreciates what they're doing, and why</li>
 	<li>Forge "best partnerships" through win/win collaboration with vendors and customers that enhance the end user's experience Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization to generate returns that distinguish a "best investment"</li>
 	<li>Make a difference in the world beyond the organization by becoming a "best citizen"</li>
</ul>
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Becoming the Best: Build a World-Class Organization Through Values-Based Leadership

team-building

julian.malnak

effective leadership

best practices

harry.kraemer

Personal Development

Leadership Skills

values-based leadership

world-class organization

corporate values

leadership principles

stakeholder engagement

self-reflection

values-based organizations

values to action

Latinas Rising Up in HR, created by Priscilla Guasso, proudly showcases inspirational stories of current and past Human Resources professionals who boldly overcame obstacles and defied statistics to achieve their dreams in corporate America, non-profit sectors, government, and as entrepreneurs. Their experiences answer the question, “Why aren’t Latinas in executive leadership?” and show how determination, grit, and gaining access to the right mentors, sponsors, and coaches can pave the way to opportunity for anyone of any background. It takes a strong leader to share their journey vulnerably and these ladies are ready to step forward to inspire a new wave of leadership. Take advantage of the Reflect and Rise micro-mentoring moments at the end of each chapter to challenge your growth and rise to your dreams.

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Latinas Rising Up In HR Volume II: Inspirational Stories of Human Resources Professionals Leading, Thriving, and Breaking Barriers

leadership

career development

inclusion

grit

diversity

belonging

ariana.paz

mentorship

DEIB

Latinas in HR

Human Resources

Inspirational Stories

Overcoming Obstacles

Corporate America

Non-Profit Sector

Executive Leadership

Determination

Personal Wisdom

Micro-Mentoring

Equity

Women in Leadership

Latina Leaders

Breaking Barriers

Reflect and Rise

Latinas Rising Up in HR proudly showcases miraculous stories of aspiring human resources professionals who overcame obstacles and defied statistics to achieve their dreams in corporate America and in the non-profit sector. Their experiences answer the question, “Why aren’t there more Latinas in executive leadership?” and show how determination, grit, and finding the right mentors can pave the way to opportunity for anyone of any background. Be inspired by the personal wisdom in the Reflect and Rise micro-mentoring moments at the end of each chapter, and you too can continue to rise to your dreams.

Latinas Rising Up in HR: Inspirational Stories of Human Resources Professionals Leading, Thriving, and Breaking Barriers

ana.bedard

stephen.cornejogarcia

Behavioral scientist Alison Fragale offers powerful new insights and a practical playbook for women to advance in any workplace, full of tips, tricks, and strategies to help secure that elusive corner office.

Over decades of research, speaking engagements, and mentorship, psychologist and professor Alison Fragale encountered recurring questions from high-powered and early-career women alike: How do women thread the needle of kindness and competence in the workplace? How can women earn credit for their accomplishments, negotiate better, and navigate complex office politics without losing the goodwill of their peers?

Fragale investigated and determined that many women's workplace issues boil down to what psychologists call status: the perception of them by others. No amount of power—no degree, title, or paycheck—will raise a woman's workplace stature unless it also affects how others see her. Acknowledging this roadblock, Fragale pulls back the curtain on how we can change how others see us by developing our standing as a "likeable badass." By cultivating perceptions of warmth and assertiveness, women can achieve the kind of reputation that leads to a seat at the table and a fulfilling career path.

Likeable Badass is equal parts behavioral science and life hacks, weaving together rigorous research with actionable advice and impactful stories from a diverse array of women. This is a warm, heartening book written for women, their allies, and anyone who struggles to rise and wants evidence-based, practical strategies for success, served with a side of inspiration and humor.

Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve

angie.zeigler

marty.murrillo

Self-Improvement

Negotiation Skills

behavioral science

"business psychology"

women in business

workplace success

career advancement

likeable badass

Alison Fragale

women's empowerment

status perception

workplace strategies

workplace politics

women leaders

career tips

office dynamics

assertiveness

warmth in leadership

women's workplace issues

career hacks

inspiring women

gender equity

workplace confidence

catherine.hebel

From bestselling author Aliza Licht, On Brand is part career book and part personal growth guide and will help you answer the question: What’s on brand for you? Ideal for anyone seeking personal development to help them level up, pivot professionally, or for support through a transition.    

How you show up in person, over email, and on social media communicates your personal brand. That brand deserves thoughtful cultivation and crafting as you shape your narrative, build your network, grow your confidence, and plot your future. Aliza Licht, a former fashion executive who successfully turned her communications expertise into a multimedia brand and consultancy, shares both personal and professional advice from her lived experiences and from expert contributors to help you discover what your brand is: who you already are, who you want to be, and how to ensure others see you that way.

In a world where the lines between personal and professional are blurred, and we communicate nonstop in obvious and subtle ways, getting your message right and learning how to market yourself is paramount to success and can determine which opportunities are presented to you or handed to someone else.

This book is for the new graduate seeking their first job, the middle manager looking to level up, the executive who wants to become more notable, the entrepreneur building from scratch, the person who wants to pivot to a new career, the social media influencer who is their brand—it’s for anyone who wants to affect the way people perceive them and feel proud when they hear the words “that’s so on brand for you.”

This personal branding book has the best practices for anyone–whether you’re just starting to consider your personal brand or have decided to rebrand yourself–to help you engage the world, to be known and understood so you can prosper professionally, personally, and financially. It’s a new What Color is Your Parachute book for graduates seeking career help relevant to the social media generation and a new leadership book for remote work employees wanting to establish influence in today’s virtual workplace.

On Brand: Shape Your Narrative. Share Your Vision. Shift Their Perception.

serena.huang

executive development

Personal Branding

Narrative Shaping

Confidence Building

Networking Strategies

Transition Support

Multimedia Branding

Communications Expertise

Lifestyle and Career

Success Mindset

Self-Discovery

Marketing Yourself

Social Media Influence

New Hires

Middle Management

Career Pivot

The Interactive Companion to the #1 New York Times Bestselling Book

Design the most important project of all: your life. Based on the wildly popular Stanford course that started the life design movement, this notebook, which has a metallic spiral spine, frosted acetate cover, and elastic bellyband allows you to dig deeper into your curiosities, motivations, and skills; define your goals; and track your progress. Work through innovative option-generating tools and exercises, including:

· A Health/Work/Play/Love Dashboard tool to reflect on your work/life balance
· Questions to help you articulate your Lifeview and Workview and define your life design Compass
· Good Time Journal pages to log your energy and engagement throughout the day
· Fold-out dotted paper for mind mapping to generate new ideas and getting unstuck
· Worksheets to help you ideate alternate Odyssey Plans for different versions of the future you
· Charts for tracking your Life Design Interviews

Whether you’re a recent graduate, mid-career, or contemplating your encore life or retirement—and whether it’s time to make that big move or you’re just interested in making your current situation a little bit better—The Designing Your Life Workbook is your dynamic roadmap to building a joyful, fulfilling life that always holds the possibility of surprise.

The Designing Your Life Workbook: A Framework for Building a Life You Can Thrive In

future of work

design thinking

dirk.tussing

newton.moore

janice.simmons

katrina.williams

career pathing

Lifelong Learning

employee retention

workplace culture

HR Strategy

HR Innovation

Skills Gap

deepa.kartha

This expanded edition of The Go-Giver includes the text of the original business parable, together with a foreword by Arianna Huffington, a new intro­duction, a discussion guide, and a Q&amp;A with the authors.

“Most people just laugh when they hear that the secret to success is giving....Then again, most people are nowhere near as successful as they wish they were.”

The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Desperate to land a key sale at the end of a bad quarter, he seeks advice from the enigmatic Pindar, a legendary consultant referred to by his many devotees sim­ply as the Chairman.

Over the next week, Pindar introduces Joe to a series of “go-givers”: a restaurateur, a CEO, a financial adviser, a real estate broker, and the “Connector” who brought them all together. Pindar’s friends teach Joe the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success and help him open himself up to the power of giving. Joe learns that changing his focus from getting to giving—putting others’ interests first and continually adding value to their lives—ultimately leads to unexpected returns.

Imparted with wit and grace, The Go-Giver is a classic bestseller that brings to life the old proverb “Give and you shall receive.” Since its original publication, the term “go-giver” has become shorthand for a defining set of values embraced by hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Today this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.

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