Innovation Excellence

MAY 18, 2025

GUEST POST from David Burkus Its a common issue in many organizations teams not voicing obstacles or issues in their work. If youve been a leader for a while, youve probably experienced it firsthand. Maybe you and your team had a check-in meeting with everyone, and everything was positive. Everyone gives a status update.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 18, 2025

Many people who label themselves as environmentally conscious may be less motivated by sustainability than they claim. A study by Nottingham Trent University and Yonsei University reveals that saving money, not saving the planet, is the main driver of collaborative consumptionthe practice of sharing or buying used goods instead of new ones. While a 2020 survey found that 70% of consumers in the UK and China engage in such practices, the new research highlights a value-action gap between what con

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HR Digest

MAY 18, 2025

As Social Security 2025 updates roll out, the Social Security retirement age remains a lightning rod for confusion and misinformation. With the full retirement age (FRA) set at 67 for those born between 1960 and 1970, Americans are grappling with new Social Security age rules, murky terms, and conflicting narratives online. A 2025 EBRI report reveals only 20% of workers fully understand Social Security retirement updates, leaving many vulnerable to costly mistakes.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 18, 2025

Urbanizationthe growth of cities and townshas been accelerating worldwide. Today, 57% of people live in urban areas, up from 33% in 1960. While cities bring many benefits, such as access to jobs, education, healthcare, and culture, they also pose challenges like noise, pollution, and overcrowding. New research from Michigan State University suggests that neuroscience could help design cities that improve peoples well-being.

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Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform

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