Want to live an extraordinary life? Or, are you content with one that is flat, repetitive and run by fear? Purpose, vision, and values go a long way in creating a life of fulfillment and impact.

Most people ache to matter, to make a meaningful contribution during their time on earth. Others would also like to be remembered long past their lifetimes through their achievements and contributions to society.

Many people understand purpose existing for people as an on/off switch – either you’ve discovered it for yourself or you haven’t.

It is hard to argue in today’s fluid workplace against the need for ongoing learning and development, constantly gaining new skills and stoking the ability to innovate and handle change.

Effective leaders know the value of ongoing learning and receiving mentorship and support from others.

Two of the biggest aspects that hold people back from pursuing their biggest, best life are their self-confidence and fear.

When John Baker was considering what to do for work, he asked himself, what’s the most important problem in the world I can help solve. The answer was how people learn, which led to founding D2L 20 years ago.

The power of a sincere “thank you”: Priceless. Everyone wants to know they matter and the work they do makes a difference.

We can learn surprising things about ourselves when we practice creativity. We learn about our own biases, limitations, and fantasies, among many other useful aspects. Organizations can also solve business problems with collaborative creativity.

Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just getting started in the role, there’s a good bet there are aspects of your leadership that can be strengthened when you do the hard work on yourself.