Applied Empathy - Book Brief
Applied Empathy by Michael Ventura teaches us how to use empathy to think practically and strategically about our work.
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13 Women Authors Who've Had a Positive Influence on My Life
13 female kick-ass authors who have been a positive influence on my life.
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Designing for Modern Learning - Book Brief
Three learning strategies that will significantly improve your Learning and Development game from "Designing for Modern Learning."
4 min
Go-To Leadership Book Recommendations
Six top leadership and management books that I've recommended and used frequently over the years.
5 min
The Talent Fix by Tim Sackett - Book Brief
Three key points from Tim Sackett's book "The Talent Fix" about Talent Acquisition for Talent Development Professionals.
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The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier - Book Brief
Three powerful questions from "The Coaching Habit" by Michael Bungay Stanier that will elevate your coaching skills.
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Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Chip Heath & Dan Heath - Book Brief
Three techniques from the book "Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard" by Chip & Dan Heath for your change management work.
6 min
Essentialism by Greg McKeown - Talent Folks' Book Brief
Greg McKeown's approach in Essentialism aims to help us limit our focus to the few priorities where we can and want to make a big impact.
6 min
Atomic Habits - Book Brief
A Book Brief applying James Clear's 4 Laws of Behavior Change in his book Atomic Habits to supporting managers with difficult conversations.
6 min
The Little Book of Hygge - Talent Folks' Book Brief
Hygge calls for us to slow down and appreciate the moment. Embrace hygge with four ideas from The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking.
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Book Brief - Succession Planning That Works
In this Book Brief, we'll talk about four points Michael Timms shares that support an excellent succession planning process.
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How Performance Management is Killing Performance and What to Do About It - Book Brief
Three key points from M. Tamra Chandler's book, How Performance Management is Killing Performance - and What to Do About It.
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Book Brief: The Motive by Patrick Lencioni
Two tidbits on leadership for Talent Professionals and Leaders from Patrick Lencioni's newest book, The Motive.
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Book Brief - Smarter Faster Better
Dive into three of the concepts Charles Duhigg shares on how to be more productive in his book, "Smarter Faster Better."
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Book Brief - Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Kim Scott offers perspectives on two important Talent Conversations - one-on-ones and Performance Appraisals.
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Book Brief - Leadership Presence
Three abilities from the book, Leadership Presence, that Talent Professionals can use to increase their influence.
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Book Brief - Dare to Lead
Two key skills highlighted in Brené Brown's book, Dare to Lead, that will change how you interact with others.
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Book Brief - Digital You
Three recommendations from William Arruda's newest book, Digital You, to apply to your first impressions and personal virtual brand.
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Book Brief - Brain Rules
Five brain rules from John Medina's book, Brain Rules, that talent professionals can engage to improve learning retention.
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Book Brief - Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant
Three points from the book, One Page Talent Management, that Talent Development Professionals can apply immediately.
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