Do you feel like you never have time to read? You’re in good company.
According to Forbes, 81% of Americans say they don’t read as much as they’d like, even though many see it as a valuable way to keep learning and growing.
In the rush of a typical day, sitting down with a book can feel out of reach. That’s where Briefly comes in. This OpenSesame exclusive distills best-selling books into short, focused overviews—designed to fit into your day without adding reading to your to-do list.
Briefly offers microlearning that boosts engagement, empowering learners to direct their own development. It’s just one way to explore new ideas, learn from respected authors, and stay engaged with topics that matter, even when time is limited.
Bring Books into your learning strategy in a bite-sized format
The books your learners are already hearing about are full of ideas worth exploring. Briefly helps make those ideas accessible with a quick and meaningful way to stay informed, inspired, and ready for what’s next.
In the L&D world, book summaries are becoming increasingly popular. Teams want relevant, mobile-friendly content that supports self-directed growth and is flexible enough to fit their busy schedules.
And so, by tapping into familiar, best-selling titles, Briefly captures and holds interest quickly. And with content relevant to every level of the organization, it’s a scalable solution for teams of all sizes.
Briefly is:
- Flexible—read a summary on your phone or desktop, or listen to it audiobook-style.
- Short and focused—titles average 15 minutes.
- Available in 10 languages for your global team.
- Actionable—every summary ends with real-world takeaways and action steps to implement what you learned.
Briefly brings microlearning to life through books you already recognize
Just some of the bestselling titles available in our catalog right now:
- Atomic Habits by James Clear – A practical and science-backed guide to making tiny changes that lead to transformative results.
- The Creative Act by Rick Rubin with Neil Strauss – A philosophical deep dive into creativity from one of the most influential music producers of all time.
- Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman – A groundbreaking exploration of how our minds work, revealing the biases and systems that shape our decisions.
- Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg – This influential bestseller by the former Facebook COO urges women to pursue leadership and ambition in the workplace.
- Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara – A powerful lesson in leadership and customer service from the co-owner of one of the world’s best restaurants.
- Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin – Former Navy SEALs share hard-earned leadership lessons that apply from the battlefield to the boardroom.
- Hidden Potential by Adam Grant – A fresh perspective on how untapped skills and effort, not just talent, shape achievement and success.
- Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell – Gladwell challenges traditional ideas about success by spotlighting the role of timing, culture, and opportunity.
- The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg – A deep dive into the science of habit formation—and how to change habits to transform your life and work.
- Dare to Lead by Brené Brown – This book explores how embracing vulnerability, building trust, and leading with empathy are the keys to courageous and effective leadership.
By distilling key insights from best-selling titles, Briefly supports self-directed learning in a way that feels familiar and approachable. It’s designed to engage a wide range of learners—from avid readers to those short on time—and offers relevant takeaways for every level of the organization.
Whether your team is growing leadership skills, exploring new ways of working, or simply staying connected to fresh ideas, Briefly makes it easier to build learning into the day.