Skillsoft Labs
Leadership and Business Roadmap – June 2023
“YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE GAY TO BE A SUPPORTER—YOU JUST HAVE TO BE A HUMAN.”
WELCOME TO JUNE!
Happy Pride Month, everyone! We celebrate Pride each year with various events, including Pride parades and marches, to show support and foster a wider acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community. But our advocacy can’t end there. Pride Month lasts only 30 days, while true allyship requires a commitment that extends far beyond one month out of the year. Allies play a crucial role in promoting inclusivity, acceptance, and equality for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Are you interested in becoming an ally or improving your existing allyship? Skillsoft’s Head of Content for the Leadership and Business portfolio, Anju Choudhary offers some practical advice in her article, “How to Be an Ally: 10 Actionable Tips.”
Remember, being an ally is an ongoing commitment. Keep learning, listening, and challenging yourself to be supportive and inclusive. Your support can make a substantial difference in creating a more inclusive and accepting world for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
For more resources on allyship be sure to check out this month’s Pride bookshelf. Additionally, as you explore our library of leadership and business courses, books, audiobooks, and summaries, I encourage you to consider how you can leverage them in your learning solutions.
What's New
Skillsoft Leadership Development Program (SLDP) powered by MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR) brings a powerful combination of leading-edge learning resources, world-renowned thought leadership, proven instructional design, and an engaging learner experience in a single online platform.
In the next 2 months, the Leadership and Business content team is launching 3 new SLDP courses designed to provide leaders with the tools they need to lead their teams through times of change with grace and ease, while helping keep themselves healthy.
Leading through Change—coming in July!
Cultivating Empathy and Connection—coming in July!
- Nurturing Your Own Wellbeing as a Leader—coming in August!
Monthly Middle Monday Mindful Meditation
Have you had a chance to experience our Monthly Middle Monday Mindful Meditation (MMMMM) sessions? They’re a great way to break up your day, clear your mind, and return to work feeling refreshed and refocused.
Join us for a 30-minute session of mindfulness and meditation with Florian Brody, an expert Zen practitioner. Through this session, you'll learn about the significance of mindful meditation and its potential benefits for stress management and self-awareness. After the discussion, Brody will lead a guided meditation and conclude with a Q&A session to answer any queries you may have.
The next session is on June 19th at 12 PM EST, so make sure to mark your calendar and secure your spot for this enlightening experience.
Leadercamps
We've curated an incredible lineup of captivating topics that are sure to leave you inspired. Get ready to be immersed in fascinating discussions that are both thought-provoking and relevant to your interests.
Get ready to elevate your leadership skills to new heights! Mark your calendars now to ensure you don't miss any of these impactful Leadercamps.
OFF THE SHELF BOOK CLUB
LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH
To celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, OFF THE SHELF is featuring a bookshelf of resources to raise awareness, promote visibility, and foster a sense of community for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Visit OFF THE SHELF today to leverage the discussion questions for either of these bookshelves.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION MONTH
Effective communication is an indispensable skill that positively impacts personal relationships, professional success, and social interactions by promoting understanding, collaboration, productivity, and personal growth. Throughout June, OFF THE SHELF is featuring a bookshelf to help you take your communication skills to the next level.
