29: Learn How to Become a “Hyper-Learner”:Why it’s Critical for Staying Relevant in the Digital Age

Breakthroughs: Smart Strategies for Career/Business Growth

In this episode we’ll learn from Professor Edward Hess, about how to become our best selves. Hess discusses ideas from his new book, “Hyper-Learning” and shares fresh insights into how to learn, behave, and thrive in an era of unprecedented digital challenge and change. His ideas are psychologically astute, refreshingly pragmatic, and designed to help us move forward in a new and uncharted era. The digital age will raise the question of how we humans will stay relevant in the workplace. Hess emphatically says that to stay relevant, we have to be able to excel cognitively, behaviorally and emotionally in ways that technology can’t. Praise for Professor Hess’s book and his ideas come from leaders across industries: Fernando Merce, Former CEO and president, Nestlé Waters North America said “Hyper-Learning” is that “how to roadmap for leading in the digital age. Enhancing ones learning agility is the only way to thrive in a world of ever accelerating change”. Chris Baer, Former vice president, leader ship development, Marriott international said it’s a must read! Digital technology touches all aspects of life and “hyper learning”will be a major factor in everyone’s well-being and success. Gary Calabrese, PhD, senior vice president and director, Corning global research, Corning Inc. said “hyper learning is a masterpiece “how to” & “ why to” book That takes us on an instructional journey to a future were learning must change in profound ways because of advancing technologies. This book helps readers reflect deeply about feelings, mindsets, and behaviors to discover things about themselves in a way that sticks. The powerful goal of “thinking behaviorally quote is a great way to describe this book which also helps leader ship move from “command and control” to “inspire and support”. If you’re hoping to stay relevant in the digital age and thrive, this episode is for you.