Learn or Die
By Edward D. Hess
Using Science to Build a Leading-Edge Learning Organization. Columbia University Press, 2014.
Summary of Learn or Die book by Edward D. Hess
A convincing explanation of how continuous learning is the key to thriving on a personal and professional level, and a guide on how business ventures can create an organizational culture that supports learning.
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What do you get from this book? How to use continuous learning to improve performance in your business
Switch from auto-pilot thinking to wisdom-driven thinking when in business situations so you can process and analyze information
Put your fear in check and rise above ego to learn effectively and be more productive
Cognition and emotion are intertwined and equally necessary for thinking
To scale your business and become a productive learning organization, hire the people who are always motivated to learn
Ensure that employees feel safe when thinking creatively and sharing their ideas by having a positive environment
Communicate while in System 2 mode to listen well, stay engaged, and be present in a conversation
Optimize your organizational culture by using critical-thinking strategies to solve problems
Multiple strategies are available for developing a continuous learning environment—take a lesson from long-lasting successful companies
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Who should read Learn or Die book
- Senior executives
- team leaders
- entrepreneurs
- anyone who wants to make learning a life-long pursuit
About the author of Learn or Die
Edward D. Hess
A prolific writer in the field of leadership and human values, Edward D. Hess is also a professor at the Darden Graduate School of Business at the University of Virginia. He spent over two decades as a senior executive for multiple companies and has written several books about high performance in business, including Hyper-Learning and Grow to Greatness.
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