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Readable Solutions Highlights for June 2024

June 15, 2024 | by Amy Cantin, Manager - Content Development

“Even most of those who really never have time to read a book usually have more than enough time to listen to one.” 


 

― -Mokokoma Mokhonoana
 

HAPPY JUNE!

Are you tired of feeling like you don't have enough time in the day to read that book that's been sitting on your nightstand, collecting dust for months? Do you find yourself zoning out during your commute or while doing household chores? Audiobook Month is here to transform the way you consume information and entertainment! 

Audiobooks aren't just a way to pass the time; they are a gateway to a wealth of knowledge and entertainment. With audiobooks, you can keep up with the latest industry trends, learn new skills, and discover new perspectives. And the best part? You can do it all while you're on the go.

One of the most significant benefits of audiobooks is that they allow you to do multiple things at once. You can listen to a book while you're driving or on the train, on the elliptical machine, or doing household chores. This means that you can make the most of your time and accomplish more throughout the day.

Not only do audiobooks offer convenience and flexibility, but they also offer a unique way to improve your listening skills. By listening to professional narrators, you can learn how to communicate more effectively, improve your public speaking abilities, and enhance your interpersonal skills.

An additional benefit of audiobooks is the variety of genres and titles available. Whether you're interested in self-help, business, history, or fiction, there's an audiobook out there for you. And with the rise of digital audiobooks, you can access thousands of titles instantly and listen to them on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. For instance, check out the Audiobook Month bookshelf in our OFF THE SHELF book club, featuring Skillsoft's most popular audiobooks for 2024.

So, what are you waiting for? This month, take the plunge and discover the exciting world of audiobooks. You may just find that it's the perfect way to stay informed, entertained, and inspired on the go. Ready to get started? Skillsoft has the largest library of audiobooks around, so visit Percipio today and get listening!

This newsletter features new releases and a roadmap for the next three months. It includes information about our monthly book club selections and bookshelves, occasional publisher updates, and other book-related news. As you browse through this month's new releases, I invite you to keep finding new ways to incorporate our Readable Solutions into your learning path.

WHAT’S NEW?


We add new content daily and remain committed to offering best-in-class content from our valued publisher partners. Check out some of these recently released books, MIT SMR articles, audiobooks, book summaries, and audio summaries, and add them to your reading list today!

OFF THE SHELF book club

MOTIVATION AND SELF-AWARENESS MONTH

Motivation and Self-Awareness Month aims to encourage individuals to reflect on their goals, values, and passions, and take steps towards achieving them. This month, OFF THE SHELF is featuring a bookshelf to emphasizes the role of motivation in overcoming obstacles and achieving success, as well as the importance of self-awareness in understanding our strengths and weaknesses so that we can make meaningful choices that align with our values.


 

AUDIOBOOK MONTH
 

Audiobook Month promotes literacy, helps people with visual impairments enjoy reading, and allows time-starved professionals to multitask while listening to books. All month long, OFF THE SHELF is featuring a bookshelf of this year’s most popular audiobooks from Skillsoft’s Percipio platform.

PRIDE MONTH

Pride month is a time to celebrate and honor the LGBTQ+ community in an effort to raise awareness about the ongoing fight for equal rights and acceptance for all individuals regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Throughout June, OFF THE SHELF is featuring a bookshelf of resources to celebrate the joys and successes of the LGBTQ+ community and bring us together to create a more inclusive and equitable world.

Visit OFF THE SHELF today to leverage the discussion questions for any of these bookshelf selections.

OFF THE SHELF PICK OF THE MONTH

The Ultimate Guide to Developing Leaders: Invest in People Like Your Future Depends on It by John C. Maxwell | HarperCollins Leadership, © 2023


 

What is the secret to organizational success? Whether the goal is developing a new product, establishing a new location, launching a new initiative, starting a new team, or improving your existing one, what will determine its success? The leaders! For any team, small business, large corporation, non-profit organization, or government entity, the key to accomplishing today’s goals and achieving tomorrow’s success depends on its present and future leaders.

In The Ultimate Guide to Developing Leaders, Maxwell teaches everything leaders need to know about how to develop leaders in their team or organization.
 

The Ultimate Guide to Developing Leaders is available on Percipio as a digital book and an audiobook.

Check back next month to see more news about Skillsoft's Readable Solutions

HAPPY READING!