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10/09/2026

It was true when Mark first recorded this clip and it remains true today: professional skills are still the number-one thing employers are looking for. Do the young people in your sphere of influence have them?

In our fast-changing workplace, what’s the number-one thing employe...

10/07/2026

Over the past year alone, 21% of managers say their skills became outdated, more than double the rate among the employees they lead (10%). And 38% of managers also admit they have trouble knowing which skills their teams will need in the coming year.

And yet a lot of the answer may already be sitting inside their own organizations. More than half of workers say they mainly build new skills by figuring things out on their own, which means real capability is growing every day…but without visibility.

Check out my interview with Dimitris Tsingos, CEO at Epignosis, as we look at the Speed-to-Skill report from TalentLMS and what leaders can do to stop guessing about the skills their teams will need: https://buff.ly/3g3EGCd

10/06/2026

Business and government leaders sat down with educators to rebuild college from scratch. Their model leans hard into hands-on learning and cuts the extras that drive up cost.

This is what can happen when the silos come down and people get beyond collaboration to true consensus.
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A new model emphasizes hands-on learning while stripping away frills that increase costs

10/05/2026

The Career Tree is a conversation-driven strategy that motivates young people to think about the lifestyle they want to live—and the career that would make it possible. Dialogue, research, and self-discovery help move them forward so they can keep taking steps toward a bright future.

Watch how the Career Tree empowered these students with clarity and motivation!

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10/02/2026

Every community wants the same thing: stronger pipelines between education and employment to fuel real economic vitality.

10/01/2026

Is Answering Why on your book list yet?

It should be! And once you've finished, head to our website and check out the FREE resources available!

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09/30/2026

73% of tech job postings now require AI skills. The world is changing faster than ever, but a real competitive advantage is still the same: academic knowledge, technical competency (in this case, AI skills) and professional (soft) skills.

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Highly regulated industries working to shape their AI implementation plans outpace other industries in the search for talent, according to Dice.

09/29/2026

Today, we are celebrating our Senior Account Coordinator, Christine, on her special day! Wishing you a very Happy Birthday!

09/25/2026

Communication isn’t just about speaking well; it’s about listening with intention, understanding body language, asking good questions, and choosing words that build connection and trust. It’s a skill that creates opportunities, strengthens relationships, and solves problems before they grow.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/pA1KPHw

09/24/2026

Today we're sharing a slice of insight from Mark's popular Competitive Advantage Track! This video series unpacks what a competitive advantage is and why all of us (not just young people) need to build one. In this clip, Mark explains why being uncomfortable is one of the best ways to grow and how he uses that strategy in his own professional life. Watch now:

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