Discovery Through Dialogue

Discovery Through Dialogue furthers Brown’s mission by amplifying and fostering new opportunities for meaningful conversations across a wide range of perspectives. Through skill-building, knowledge-building, and community-building, students, faculty, and staff play an essential role in the learning and innovation that moves Brown and the world forward by actively sharing views, engaging in dialogue across differences, and learning from one another.

LDE has curated a selection of professional development opportunities focused on dialogue. Staff can explore virtual and in-person offerings by visiting the Discovery Through Dialogue upcoming signature events webpage.
 

BEAR Day 2025!

Join us on March 26, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM for BEAR Day, Brown University’s annual celebration of staff achievements and contributions! This special event will feature remarks from senior leaders, recognition of Excellence and Service Award recipients, the annual BEAR Day video, refreshments, and music. Don’t miss this opportunity to come together, celebrate each other, and enjoy a festive afternoon in Sayles Auditorium or via livestream. Register for Bear Day here. 
 

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Did you know you can access LinkedIn Learning courses through Workday? We’ve curated a selection of courses to support your professional growth, offering practical insights you can start applying right away.

• Cultivating a Growth Mindset by Dr. Gemma Leigh Roberts: Utilizes neuroscience to reframe stress and shift your internal narrative to be your best you.
• LDE Essentials: Enhancing Team Dynamics and Building Trust: Curated by LDE, these resources will help staff members develop a supportive and collaborative work environment, enhancing overall team performance and communication.
• Sharing Your Best Self at Work by Carolyn Goerner: Teaches how to discover and communicate your best qualities and skills in a variety of environments.
• How to Collaborate with Your Colleagues to Build Psychological Safety Together by Erin Shrimpton: Whether you're a team member, a leader, or an individual contributor, you'll learn five practical strategies to foster psychological safety, driving innovation and inclusivity among your team.
• Mastering Self-Motivation by Selena Rezvani: Learn how to best motivate yourself using knowledge of the self, your community, and insights from research.

To access more LinkedIn Learning courses, go to Workday Learning, select “Search for Available Learning,” and filter by “LinkedIn Learning” under “Content Type.”

Essential Reads from the LDE Lending Library

This month’s Essential Reads were carefully selected to help you develop a growth mindset and set the foundation for continued growth. Explore these books from the LDE Lending Library to kickstart your spring of personal and professional development.

• “First Things First” by Stephen R. Covey: Learn how to reprioritize our responsibilities for the optimal management of our lives.
• “Public Speaking Magic: Success and Confidence in the First 20 Seconds” by Mark Davis and Tom Schreiter: Learn how to captivate your audience instantaneously with your command of language.
• “HBR's 10 Must Reads on Making Smart Decisions” by Harvard Business Review: This guide by HBR offers invaluable advice on cost-benefit analysis, taking risks, and being decisive in every day and organizational contexts.
• “The Energy Bus: 10 Rules To Fuel Your Life, Work, And Team With Positive Energy” by Jon Gordon: Learn practical strategies to help individuals and teams harness the power of positivity to overcome challenges and achieve success.

Check out our LDE Lending Library to request these titles and more.
 

Upcoming Training Opportunities

Delegation: Engage and Empower People (Virtual)

Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

As part of the Leadership Certification Program (LCP), participants will learn how effective delegation completes tasks and builds trust, develops skills, and reduces managerial stress by matching tasks to the right person’s capabilities and motivations.
 

Working Together to Increase and Spread Empathy (Virtual)

Monday, March 17, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In this session, participants will explore the importance of empathy and gain practical tips and activities for strengthening this skill at work and in everyday life. View our future instructor-led offerings here.
 

LDE Book Club
Grow with others in the Brown community by starting a book club! With a book featured in the LDE Book Club offerings, utilize our self-paced Workday Learning courses and free discussion templates to get powerful insights from popular professional development reads in an abridged, digital format. Feel free to borrow the full book from the LDE Lending Library after your book club sessions! 

LDE’s Quick Tip of the Month
Want to get the most out of your self-directed learning experience? Set a small, achievable goal—such as completing one LinkedIn Learning or LDE Next Level course per month. Consistent learning builds momentum and helps you apply new skills in real time!