Books:
- Leadership U: Accelerating the Crisis Curve by Gary Burnison
“Leadership U is a quick read that provides a compass for directors and leaders as they navigate uncertain times. Published in 2020, this book is timeless and applicable to anyone who is pivoting and must determine a new normal and new strategic direction for their team.” – Tammy McIntyre, director of talent management and development at the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
- Fast Forward: Five Powerful Principles for Creating the Life You Want in Just One Year by Wendy Reschgold and Lisa McCarthy
“Fast Forward provides concrete techniques for identifying both professional and personal priorities. It’s easy to read and packed with stories and data.” – Cheryl Haga, Director of Workforce Development, Cruise LLC
- Unreasonable Hospitality: The Surprising Power of Giving Others More Than Expected by Will Guidara
“The book highlights the importance of assembling a team that has a clear vision, fosters innovation, and values the safety of giving feedback and praise to achieve the greater good. In a time when budget constraints are rampant and there is a focus on improving the employee experience, delivering an optimal experience through foundational services can help prevent the learning experience from seeming generic. Instead, it becomes a customized event that addresses the individual needs of the learner.” – Angie Roach, Director of Learning and Development at Exact Sciences
Podcasts:
- Tiger Hall
“Tigerhall conveys the thoughts, perspectives and advice of some of the world’s best leaders through podcasts with highly engaging hosts, spanning a wide range of industries and experiences.” — Recommended by Shane Baetz Vice President and Head of Shared Services, Transcom
- Culture Lab
“Learn how and why the best cultures work. This podcast has a lot to offer when it comes to building an intentional and rewarding company culture. One thing I learned from this series is that what may seem like a bad cultural trait (like frictional experiences) can actually be a good thing if used intentionally to foster ideation, discussion, and ultimately the best outcomes.” – Caitlin Kam, Director of Workforce Development at Envoy
What’s top of mind for HR professionals these days?
“Many try to frame the so-called future of work as a clash between RTO and WFH advocates, but they not only miss the point, they ignore what’s really going on. The notion of the future of work implies broader upheaval in how we collectively think about the world of work, the employee-employer relationship, and an experience-first mindset. More importantly, the term reflects a deep-rooted desire to humanize work and move away from the idea that workers are cogs in a machine. Organizations that understand what it means to humanize work and their employees will be resilient, make the leap, and outperform those that try to cling to the past.” — Joseph Thompson, Workforce Transformation Strategist, Booz Allen Hamilton
“My primary area of interest is trauma-informed leadership. Approximately 70% of the world’s population has experienced traumatic events in their lives. The effects of these traumas are manifested in behaviors around the world. Insight into these behaviors and their impact on the work environment is essential to creating workplaces that are physically and mentally safe for all. Self-awareness is the first step in addressing this issue, but we have much more to do.” – Therese Henry, Senior Director of Integrated Learning Organizations, FICO
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