Workplace Learning by Nigel Paine Summary
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Transform your workplace with Nigel Paine's definitive guide to continuous learning - sparked by a pivotal 1995 conversation with Bill Gates. Microsoft, PwC, and Novartis have all implemented his revolutionary framework. What organizational secret did Gates share that became this field's standard text?
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When Engagement Dies, Organizations Follow
Imagine walking into an office where two-thirds of the people around you have mentally checked out. They're physically present but emotionally absent-going through motions, counting hours, contributing the bare minimum. This isn't a dystopian fantasy. It's the reality of modern work, where 67% of employees report feeling disengaged. The cost? Between $450 and $550 billion annually in lost productivity alone. But here's what makes this crisis fascinating: it's entirely preventable. The antidote isn't found in ping-pong tables or free snacks. It lives in something far more fundamental-a culture where learning breathes through every conversation, every mistake, every small victory. Organizations that crack this code don't just survive disruption; they dance with it.
Your Brain Has 100 Billion Neurons. Your Company Should Too
When Microsoft's CEO Assigned Homework on Empathy
The Four Pillars That Hold Everything Up
The WD-40 Company Doesn't Have Employees-It Has a Tribe
From Training Rooms to Pockets: The Technology Revolution
The Journey Starts With One Honest Conversation
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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