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Editors’ Picks: Career & Growth
With an eye towards perpetual improvement, these resources offer clear guidance.
Published on April 5, 2023
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It
Chris VossThis is an excellent book for newcomers to career and growth reading. It unfolds more like an FBI cop memoir, with thrilling hostage stories and bank robberies. In addition to engaging storytelling, Voss offers a counterintuitive and intriguing approach to negotiation backed up by field-tested methods. As the kind of person who tends to split the difference, this book really got me considering the benefits of persuasion. — Andrea B.
The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever
Michael Bungay StanierExecutive coach Michael Stanier has synthesized decades of leadership and coaching research in a simple but effective seven-step method, making accessible the most impactful practices for modern leaders. His question-driven approach fosters top-down curiosity and challenges traditional business models (which can be condescending at times). — Andrea B.
WorkLife with Adam Grant
160 podcast episodes
WorkLife with Adam Grant
160 podcast episodesAs an organizational psychologist, it’s Grant’s job to fix workplaces that are broken. In this fascinating podcast, he and his A-list guests share their wide-ranging knowledge on the possibilities and pitfalls of work and careers. Get expert tips on how not to choke under pressure and how to turn imposter syndrome into confidence. Hear informed debates on the pros and cons of following your passion and the four-day work week. Learn how to implement change in your organization and view data with healthy skepticism. From Ava DuVernay to Brené Brown, and Mark Cuban to Yo-Yo Ma, listening to these episodes is like having your very own team of top-notch mentors on rotation. — Katie W.
Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
Kim ScottBosses no longer have to choose between being passive pushovers or aggressive jerks. Challenging outdated management techniques (which are often biased toward stereotypical male behaviors), former Google and Apple executive Scott shares a new framework for being a great leader. Her actionable guide empowers bosses at every level to strengthen their leadership skills, further their careers, and help their teams grow. Learn how to solicit and share direct feedback, create a culture of compassion, and achieve business results. — Katie W.
Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging to Build Innovative Teams
Stefanie K. JohnsonWe all want to be our unique selves but also belong. Turns out, when leaders recognize and celebrate the diverse individual contributions of their team members while simultaneously making everyone feel engaged and empowered, it elevates the entire organization’s success. In this guide, management expert Johnson lays out actionable strategies, identifies common roadblocks, and provides leaders with tools to build true inclusivity. — Katie W.
WOLFPACK: How to Come Together, Unleash Our Power, and Change the Game
Abby WambachIn this inspiring guide, World Cup champ and two-time Olympic gold winner Wambach focuses her all-star abilities on the fight for women’s and LGBTQ+ equality. Sharing leadership lessons learned on the pitch, the soccer star paves a way to disrupt the current patriarchal, top-down model of leadership that leaves women out. “Wolfpack” lays out eight essential leadership rules that empower women to lead from wherever they are, whether that’s center field or the bench, holding a briefcase or a baby. Wambach tackles everything from unequal pay (something the USWNT star is very familiar with) to encouraging women to forget the fairy tales meant to scare us into staying in line. — Katie W.
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
Phil KnightJust as Nike’s swoosh symbol is one of the most recognizable icons of excellence around the world, this memoir from the shoe company’s founder has quickly become one of the most-lauded, must-read business books of all time. It’s full of advice, like not thinking of advertising as selling: “I believed that if people got out and ran a few miles every day, the world would be a better place, and I believed these shoes were better to run in. People, sensing my belief, wanted some of that belief for themselves. ... Belief is irresistible,” Knight writes.— Ashley M.
Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
Brian TracyWe all know that prioritization is key to getting things done. But how? That's where this book comes in. Brian Tracy offers practical advice that you can implement immediately to make sure you tick off everything on your to-do list. — Ashley M.
The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
Ben HorowitzIn case the title wasn’t enough of a giveaway, Horowitz tackles the tough issues. His leadership advice is bold and inspiring, but laced with humor and empathy — just like the best bosses. — Alex P.
Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street
john brooksThe favorite business book of both Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, this collection of John Brooks’ 1960s New Yorker articles about leadership and decision-making has emerged as a book for the ages. — Julie H.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen R. CoveyFirst published in 1989 and reaching millions of readers, Covey’s book seems to stand the test of time. This is like the OG self-improvement book for career advancement that teaches us to build habits that are also useful in everyday life. From an abundance and growth mindset, he emphasizes habits around being proactive, having a vision and mission, prioritizing, valuing and respecting others, being empathetic, and more. This is one of those books that shouldn’t just be read once. — Sarah S.
Emotional Intelligence 2.0
Travis BradberryThis book makes a strong case that emotional intelligence, or EQ, is as important, if not more, than IQ. While I don’t think it has to be an either/or debate, the case for paying attention to emotional intelligence is compelling. There are four core skills: self awareness, self management, social awareness, and relationship management. The book details each and gives examples of these skills performed well and not. It gets to the point and is formatted to be an easy book to read quickly. — Sarah S.
There's No Such Thing as an Easy Job
Kikuko TsumuraIs the answer to burnout just getting an underwhelming job? Kikuko Tsumura studies this dilemma in her debut novel (breaking convention here with a fiction pick). Dealing with extreme work malaise, a young woman sets out to find a job she won’t get intellectually attached to, ideally the most boring job ever. Jumping from one gig to another, the narrator explores our complex emotional relationship with work. — Andrea B.