As July gives way to August—the peak of summer in the Northern Hemisphere—many of us are taking time to slow down and recharge. It's an ideal moment to wish you a joyful summer break and to share a few thought-provoking reads for those interested in the future of work, diversity, and the human experience!

When it comes to real, lasting transformation, the biggest driver isn’t intelligence, motivation, or even strong support systems. Those certainly matter. But they’re not the key. The key is something quieter, deeper, and often overlooked: Psychological flexibility.

Thinking About Taking Your Career Global? Here’s What No One Tells You. Going global sounds exciting, but sustaining a career across cultures takes more than ambition and a solid resume.

What’s often overlooked in professional development? Seen as secondary to technical expertise? Rarely taught, yet quietly decisive in everyday interactions? The answer: interpersonal intelligence.