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Iāve spent my entire career working with people who have achieved impressive personal and professional success, but in a way that leaves them exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed. My passion is to help them see that exhaustion is optional, and they can offer their unique gifts to the world in a way that inspires and energizes them. The collection of books Iāve recommended here provide a wonderful starting point for some of the most common challenges I see my clients experiencing: distraction, overcoming unhelpful habits, stress and burnout, and the growing prevalence of remote work and distributed teams. This collection is for busy, driven professionals who are dedicated to personal growth.
What I love about this book is that it offers such a useful and practical approach to dealing with stress and becoming more resilient. The author teaches readers how to become immune to the most common causes of stress, instead of typical techniques to deal with stress like meditation. My work depends on helping people make the best use of their most important resourcesānot time or money, but body and mind. And stress is an unavoidable part of life that damages our well-being, dampens our energy, and saps our motivation. Stress-Proof Your Life provides solutions to stress based on original research and unique advice, and every busy person needs these solutions.
The secret to reducing your stress is not a better work-life balance, nor is it in meditation or mindfulness.
Chronic high stressāthe kind contributing to heart diseaseāis not caused by an inability to decompress, but rather external factors that are out of our controlānamely, overwhelm and uncertainty. So, while most people are focusing on either eliminating or coping with their stressors, they should be working to become immune to unavoidable stress.
Stress-Proof Your Life leverages insights from Eliz Greeneās 17 years of research, including a 4,000-person study, to provide the reader with stress management techniques that actually work. Through data-drivenā¦
Magical realism meets the magic of Christmas in this mix of Jewish, New Testament, and Santa storiesāall reenacted in an urban psychiatric hospital!
On locked ward 5C4, Josh, a patient with many similarities to Jesus, is hospitalized concurrently with Nick, a patient with many similarities to Santa. The two argueā¦
Iāve spent my entire career working with people who have achieved impressive personal and professional success, but in a way that leaves them exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed. My passion is to help them see that exhaustion is optional, and they can offer their unique gifts to the world in a way that inspires and energizes them. The collection of books Iāve recommended here provide a wonderful starting point for some of the most common challenges I see my clients experiencing: distraction, overcoming unhelpful habits, stress and burnout, and the growing prevalence of remote work and distributed teams. This collection is for busy, driven professionals who are dedicated to personal growth.
With the prevalence of remote work since the coronavirus pandemic, team members and leaders alike are struggling to adapt. What I love about this book is that it causes the reader to reflect on the specific aspects of their work life that are frustrating, disappointing, or detrimental to their career. It, of course, offers practical advice for overcoming the most common issues, but there is so much power in the awareness the book generates. For anyone working remotely some of the time, all of the time, or hoping to in the future, this book will be something youāll refer to over and over again.
What does it mean to āgo to workā when you don't actually leave the house? This is the ultimate guide for remote workers who want to stay engaged as team members, maintain robust work relationships, and keep an eye on their long-term career goals.
Even before the coronavirus hit, remote work was growing at nearly 30 percent per year, and now it's just a fact of life. There are many millions of people who once worked at a central location every day who now find themselves facing an entirely new way of working. Written by the founders of the Remoteā¦
Iāve spent my entire career working with people who have achieved impressive personal and professional success, but in a way that leaves them exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed. My passion is to help them see that exhaustion is optional, and they can offer their unique gifts to the world in a way that inspires and energizes them. The collection of books Iāve recommended here provide a wonderful starting point for some of the most common challenges I see my clients experiencing: distraction, overcoming unhelpful habits, stress and burnout, and the growing prevalence of remote work and distributed teams. This collection is for busy, driven professionals who are dedicated to personal growth.
Any kind of growth and improvement requires change. And change is hard! In the crowded field of books on habit change, Smart Change is a quiet standout. Itās one of the few on the topic written by an actual psychologist and the benefits of that are quickly apparent. But donāt be concerned itās written like a textbookāitās not. Itās relatable, interesting, and filled with easy, actionable ideas on changing any kind of habits and adopting lasting new behaviors that will feed your success. This is a book I refer to over and over again for both myself and my clients.
An insightful guide that shows how habits of behavior are formed, and how we can transform bad habits into positive behaviors in ourselves and others.
Smart Change explores the psychological mechanisms that form and maintain habits in individuals and groups and offers real, accessible and actionable advice for changing habits. In an engaging narrative, Markman covers a wide range of habits, from individual behaviors like eating better and exercising regularly to work-related behaviors such as learning effectively and influencing customersā purchases. He proposes that there are five effective tools to help individuals change behavior and to help people influence theā¦
Stealing technology from parallel Earths was supposed to make Declan rich. Instead, it might destroy everything.
Declan is a self-proclaimed interdimensional interloper, travelling to parallel Earths to retrieve futuristic cutting-edge technology for his employer. It's profitable work, and he doesn't ask questions. But when he befriends an amazing humanoid robot,ā¦
Iāve spent my entire career working with people who have achieved impressive personal and professional success, but in a way that leaves them exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed. My passion is to help them see that exhaustion is optional, and they can offer their unique gifts to the world in a way that inspires and energizes them. The collection of books Iāve recommended here provide a wonderful starting point for some of the most common challenges I see my clients experiencing: distraction, overcoming unhelpful habits, stress and burnout, and the growing prevalence of remote work and distributed teams. This collection is for busy, driven professionals who are dedicated to personal growth.
This book is among my favorites because the topics are all related, yet the book touches on such varied areas of study that are so important to personal and professional success. You can jump around and read a quick chapter on whatever topic catches your attention that dayāmeaning and purpose, mental mapping, workplace practices and behaviors, trust and teamwork, communication, and so many others. It offers nuggets of wisdom in digestible chapters from some of my favorite business thinkers, like Dorie Clark, Frank Sonnenberg, and Marcus Buckingham. Itās like a personal library of the best advice in bite-sized chunks. If you like big ideas from smart people, you will love this book.
āWow, what a great book! If youāre looking for a nutrient-rich dose of self-development, youāve found it in LeaderSHOP.ā ā from the Foreword by Dave Ulrich, ranked as the #1 Management Educator and Guru by BusinessWeek and one of the worldās most influential thinkers in the field of people development.
How can you find more meaningāand even joyāin your work?
How can you make your success not just predictable, but inevitable?
How can you know when itās time for a career switch?
How can a dose of humility help you be a more powerful leader?
How can behaving like anā¦
We are relatable women who have successful careers in a predominately male industry.Ā We have run businesses, built teams based on trust and inclusion, become authors, speakers, and advisors, while simultaneously raising children with our also working husbands.Ā This is not done with ease or without making trade-offs, but we will share our stories and hope to inspire other women.Ā We believe in supporting women in all areas of our lives and we love to lift up the ones who have impacted us.
Leading with Grit and Grace outlines the journey of an organizationās cultural transformation as told by its inspirational leader, Ashleigh Walters.
For Kathy, when reading this book, it felt as though she and Ashleigh had gone to the exact same school of leadership. Although in reality, itās not a traditional leadership school, but becoming educated as a real live manufacturing leader, with all of its trials and joys.
Her book made Kathy feel as though she instantly had a kindred spirit out there, and she could not stop smiling through the entirety of this true story!
Lessons to Lead By: The journey to organizational culture change starts with you, the leader. Have the courage to take the road less traveled when you identify that change is necessary. Inspire personnel to solve problems while continuously improving processes. Learn from your failures and become more innovative and creative with each iteration. Know that life is full of adversity, but prepare to forge ahead and celebrate success along the way. Remember, if you lead with determination, resilience and persistence (GRIT), as well as empathy and compassion (GRACE), you can accomplish goals you once thought were unattainable. In all thatā¦
We are relatable women who have successful careers in a predominately male industry.Ā We have run businesses, built teams based on trust and inclusion, become authors, speakers, and advisors, while simultaneously raising children with our also working husbands.Ā This is not done with ease or without making trade-offs, but we will share our stories and hope to inspire other women.Ā We believe in supporting women in all areas of our lives and we love to lift up the ones who have impacted us.
Many women struggle with confidence in some aspect of their lives, but Alex Perry letās you know you are not alone in the Minivan.
She is right there next to you talking about all the things that deplete our confidence and provides practical, thoughtful ways to overcome them. Alex shares hilarious stories throughout the book that are highly relatable and by the end you feel like you have a new best friend.
This book is authentic, encourages you to be your once in a lifetime self, reminds you that we are all awkward and to embrace all of it! Jump in the Minivan with Alex and take her advice on why being confident can be so much easier than doubting your fabulous self. Shannon did and enjoyed every word!
Trying to be confident in todayās worldĀ is tough. Brutal, actually. When was the last time you got on social media and thought, āMan, that really helped me feel better about myself?ā Give me a break!
Sound familiar? Then hop in; weāre going for a ride.
OK, so youāve got some confidence issues. Of course you do! Who doesnāt these days? In a world where women are constantly bombarded by unrealistic beauty standards, āSunday bestā glimpses into the lives of others via social media, and TEDx talks on how to give perfect TEDx talks, where does an Average Jane fitā¦
Nature writer Sharman Apt Russell tells stories of her experiences tracking wildlifeāmostly mammals, from mountain lions to pocket miceānear her home in New Mexico, with lessons that hold true across North America. She guides readers through the basics of identifying tracks and signs, revealing a landscape filled with the marksā¦
We are relatable women who have successful careers in a predominately male industry.Ā We have run businesses, built teams based on trust and inclusion, become authors, speakers, and advisors, while simultaneously raising children with our also working husbands.Ā This is not done with ease or without making trade-offs, but we will share our stories and hope to inspire other women.Ā We believe in supporting women in all areas of our lives and we love to lift up the ones who have impacted us.
Kathy loved this book by Jane Dutton, and found herself exclaiming, āYes!ā as she read through this book that validated the energy she did receive abundantly through small moments of connection at work!
As a senior executive, Kathy could have thousands of people in her organization. Wanting to know each and every one of them was a luxury she could not afford, so she did her best to make those opportunities she did have for meaningful connections, no matter how brief, to count for her and the other person with whom she was interacting.
Jane systematically provides the science of how and why this works, along with so many useful tools for those to whom this does not come naturally!
Corrosive work relationships are like black holes that swallow up energy that people need to do their jobs. In contrast, high-quality relationships generate and sustain energy, equipping people to do work and do it well. Grounded in solid research, this book uses energy as a measurement to describe the power of positive and negative connections in people's experience at work. Author Jane Dutton provides three pathways for turning negative connections into positive ones that create and sustain employee resilience and flexibility, facilitate the speed and quality of learning, and build individual commitment and cooperation. Through compelling and illustrative stories, Energizeā¦
We are relatable women who have successful careers in a predominately male industry.Ā We have run businesses, built teams based on trust and inclusion, become authors, speakers, and advisors, while simultaneously raising children with our also working husbands.Ā This is not done with ease or without making trade-offs, but we will share our stories and hope to inspire other women.Ā We believe in supporting women in all areas of our lives and we love to lift up the ones who have impacted us.
Every parent with school-age children should readThe Effort Myth!Ā
Sherri teaches parents how to help their children become independent, lifelong learners with the foundation of, āItās not how hard you try that leads to success. Itās how you try hard.ā Even if your child doesnāt struggle in school, Sherri taught Shannon ways to be a better parent for her child.Ā
She taught her how to really listen to what her child was telling her they wanted or needed, instead of assuming she knew. How to use coaching techniques to help with homework or tasks instead of saying, āJust try! Do the work! Put in the effort! (All phrases Shannon had previously used).
This book gave Shannon more confidence in ways to parent her child toward success!
Are you a well-meaning parent who tries to motivate your child by reassuring them that they just need to try harder?
Do you believe that gritty effort is the key to their success?
If so, you may believe in the false promises of the effort myth. Students often do try harder, and some make short-term improvements. However, focusing on effort may even make a studentās problems worse.
No one should have to suffer to be able to learn.
Of course, effort is necessary for work to be done successfully. However, trying harder is not sufficient by itself. Thatās because itāsā¦
In the course of everyday life, when Iām writing books for middle grade and young adult readers, board books spring to my mind. Sometimes they come from catching a glimpse of a child hugging a parent, or they may spring from a phrase I overhear or say myself. That sounds like a board book, I think, and I write it down quickly. Sometimes, Iāll wake in the night, and a board book text will come to me in rhyme. Along with writing board books, Iāve been recommending quality works at the readertotz blog since 2009 in order to raise the profile of the format. Authors, illustrators, and publishers must create the very best quality, and then we must support, enjoy, and celebrate the works. A simple eight words may introduce a first reader to a love of books for life.
Dream Big illustrates fifteen great women acting out their contributions. Author/illustrator Joyce Wan simplifies shapes and settings to portray these important figures. With a call to dream on each page, at one point she writes: āDream fast, dream deep, dream vibrant dreams.ā She illustrates Florence Griffith Joyner, Eugenie Clark, and Frida Kahlo. A concluding spread summarizes the achievements of each woman after making a call to the reader to dream, as āthereās nothing you canāt do.āĀ
A bold, inspiring message for little graduates of today with a heartening homage to female trailblazers of the past from beloved creator Joyce Wan!
Dream your dreams with your eyes wide open and make them come true. Dream big, little one, the world is waiting for you.In this dreamy oversized board book, little ones will find the courage and strength to achieve anything they want -- all by dreaming big! With inspiring illustrations of female trailblazers and icons of history and simple, hopeful text, Joyce Wan creates a moving send-off for graduates of all ages. Included in the back isā¦
The Bridge provides a compassionate and well researched window into the worlds of linear and circular thinking. A core pattern to the inner workings of these two thinking styles is revealed, and most importantly, insight into how to cross the distance between them. Some fascinating features emerged such as, circularā¦
I have spent the last 32 years of my life working with women leaders and aspiring women leaders all over the world and helping organizations to create more inclusive cultures. As a result, Iāve been exposed to extraordinary leaders and to terrible leaders and have seen up close the impact they have on peopleās lives. This has inspired me to write 7 books and thousands of articles exploring different aspects of the leaderās journey and to deliver leadership workshops in 32 countries. What do I love? Sharing the stories that inspire me.
Vice Admiral Stoszās extraordinary career as a US Coast Guard leader culminated in her being the first (and so far only) woman to head a major service academy. I came away from her memoir hugely inspired by her honesty and courage. I also loved her vivid descriptions of long stints on the icebreakers that ply Arctic and Antarctic waters in order to prepare the way for scientific teams, often as the only woman. Her grace and goodwill in those adventure-filled situations come shining throughā and sea narratives by women are very rare.
-James Mattis, General, US Marines (ret), and 26th Secretary of Defense
Today, our nation is like a ship being tossed in tumultuous seas. The winds and waves of change have divided and distanced our society, threatening to wash away the very principles our nation was founded upon. Now more than ever, our nation needs leaders with the moral courage to stand strong and steady-leaders capable of uniting people in support of a shared purpose by building the trust and respect necessary for organizations and their people to thrive.
