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THIS QUARTER’S PAGE-TURNERS ON BUSINESS AND BEYOND
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Can’t think of new ways to boost employee morale? Drawing a blank on the tagline for that next campaign? When you’re stuck in a cycle of sameness at work, it can be hard to spark fresh thinking. But that’s often the first sign that it’s time to shift gears: Innovation begins with a mindset change.

In this edition of Readers & Leaders, explore how innovation can shape tech, leadership, personal development, and learning.

Discover how young entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are using technology to create new business opportunities and how Microsoft’s out-of-the-box thinking paved the way for breakthrough wins. You’ll also get fresh takes on leading through uncertainty, conquering your fear of public speaking, and proactively staving off aging and cognitive decline. Finally, learn why lived experience can be the greatest teacher—from a family that turned the world into their classroom to a reflection on how Black history shapes health and identity today.

Read on for more insights and look out for our next edition of Readers & Leaders in summer 2025.

IT BEARS REPEATING
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Face your fear of public speaking
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How to sharpen your mind at any age
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Lee Hawkins on getting to the ‘root’ of trauma
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Lessons from a year of learning everywhere

TURN BACK THE PAGE

You may need to venture off the beaten path to come up with your next great idea. Read these interviews for more insights on how to incorporate innovation into your daily routine.

1. The simple way to get more great ideas
2. Get in the race
3. Cass Sunstein on the perils of habituation
4. Why breaking the rules could help you defy the odds

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