Choose from the Next BIG Idea Book Club New Bestselling Nonfiction topics selected for our members:
- Annie Murphy Paul on Thinking Outside the Brain
- Daniel Pink on the Benefits of Regret
- Harnessing Emotions in the Workplace With Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy
- Katy Milkman on How To Change
- More topics are added regularly; check back soon.
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Jennifer Eberhardt on Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice
Dr. Jennifer L. Eberhardt, author of Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do, probes the workings of our brain to discover how implicit biases form and influence our everyday decisions. Implicit bias is when we unconsciously attribute particular qualities to members of a social group. We may not realize the assumptions we’re making about people from different races, genders, ability status, and more. But we all do it, and it impacts the choices that we make every day.
In this course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how bias has come to shape so much of what we think and believe—despite our conscious awareness or deliberate intentions. More importantly, you’ll learn how to interrupt and transform biased behavior with a single step.
Annie Murphy Paul on Thinking Outside the Brain
Life is complicated. Both at work and in our personal lives, we face daily dilemmas requiring complex, critical thought. We sit at our desks and wrack our brains for insight. “Think harder,” we tell ourselves. “Use your head. Focus.”
But renowned science writer Annie Murphy Paul argues for another, more inventive solution: thinking outside our heads. In her book The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain, she shares how a host of extra-neural resources can help us focus more effectively, comprehend more deeply, and create more imaginatively.
In this course, learn the reasoning behind Paul’s persuasive findings and discover practical strategies for improving your cognition with three outside-the-brain resources: your body, surroundings, and relationships.
Daniel Pink on the Benefits of Regret
“I should’ve done better.”
“I could’ve made a different decision.”
“I wonder what would’ve happened if I made another choice.”
Regret is an incredibly common human experience. It’s likely that everyone you know could tell you a story of their regrets. Sometimes regrets are small, like sleeping in too long or forgetting to call a friend. But sometimes regrets are debilitating. They fester and grow, taking root in our minds and making us feel upset, disappointed, and inadequate.
In his book The Power of Regret, Daniel Pink argues that processing these core regrets can help us move past them and even use them to our advantage. To Pink, regrets aren’t something to avoid—they’re tools that can give us insight, direction, and motivation. In this course, you’ll learn how to face your regrets and use them to gain more fulfilling life experiences.
In this course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how bias has come to shape so much of what we think and believe—despite our conscious awareness or deliberate intentions. More importantly, you’ll learn how to interrupt and transform biased behavior with a single step.
Harnessing Emotions in the Workplace
Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy offer an engaging and insightful perspective on work-life balance in No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work.
In this course, you’ll gain a new perspective on the relationship between your personal life and your professional life. You’ll also explore different ways to create a healthier, more productive balance that improves your quality of life.
Katy Milkman on How To Change For The Better
Behavioral scientist and professor Katy Milkman explores the inner workings of change in her book How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.
In this course, you’ll learn about behavioral change and explore strategies you can use to achieve your own goals. You’ll also discover what keeps us from changing and how we can overcome these typical barriers to change.
