“The purpose of a coach is to not be the one to set the goals, but instead to say, "Here are the kinds of goals we can work our way through.””

Barbara Oakley, instructor of a popular MOOC, offers strategies for enhancing learning skills by leveraging insights from neuroscience and cognitive science, addressing the challenges posed by our brain's hardwiring in changing habits and acquiring new skills.

Despite the claims of speed reading apps and programs, you actually have to read the book if you want to learn.

Why talent alone isn’t enough to achieve your goals.

Just pretend you're someone else.

College degree? Not so much. Employers want teams with a diverse skill set who can adapt to changing industry demands.

New research from Big Think+ sheds light on why employees can find the act of providing feedback to be intimidating, and how L&D can ease this fear by elevating feedback beyond pure evaluation.

Generative AI is arriving fast — both overtly and covertly — and without solid L&D guidance leaders and teams will be hobbled, argues Matt Beane.

The benefits of learning with guidance are clear — but the expert and the novice must have a shared understanding of the goal.

Ethan Mollick, associate professor at the Wharton School, explains why we have to crack the machine-buddy problem.

When we view hard work as a sign of low aptitude, it harms our ability to learn and grow.

When you own your career, work becomes more than a means to an end — it becomes a vehicle for growth and happiness. 

Arieh Smith, a New York City-based polyglot who runs the YouTube channel Xiaomanyc, talks language-learning with Big Think.

Quarterback Tom Brady was initially overlooked by NFL scouts, but he had vast hidden reserves of character.

Geniuses and prodigies are captivating. But generalists rule the world.

Why implementing an individual development plan process is a smart move for organizations today, and how to get started.

Imagine going on a tour through the human circulatory system as a tiny cell. That is just one example of education in the metaverse.

The time to begin exploring VR training is now. Here are the pros, cons, and different ways this technology can be utilized. 

The talent required to take an organization to the next level often already exists in-house, and learning pathways can be an effective tool for unlocking that untapped potential.