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1. offers 鈥渞eally simple principles around creating communities of belonging.鈥�With hands-on tools for implementing each principle, this book is the perfect gift for anyone looking to build a healthier workplace.
2. by Wharton industrial and organizational psychologist Adam Grant to her team.鈥淥ne of the insights I loved about Adam鈥檚 book is that it鈥檚 discomfort and getting out of your comfort zone that unlocks hidden potential, and there鈥檚 no sort of person who has a unique ability to learn in a better, more efficient, more sophisticated way than another person,鈥� she says.
Learn strategies from other great workplaces at the For All Summit鈩� April 8-10 in Las Vegas!
3. from New York Times columnist David Brooks includes an exploration of purpose and virtue was 鈥渄eeply moving.鈥�鈥淚 think too many people, young and old, 鈥� they want to be successful, famous, look good in the eyes of others, rather than actually feel that deeper sense of fulfillment from making a contribution that you uniquely are there to make,鈥� she says.
4. as a speaker at a company event impacted him. Her book explores how to close the gap between our good intentions and our real-world impact.鈥淚t talks about diversity and leaning into individuals and understanding the role that we as individuals play,鈥� he says. As a discussion about privilege and how our lived experience influences the workplace, this is a must-read for leaders.
5. 鈥溾�� by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman
This collection of daily meditations from stoic philosophers of Ancient Rome like Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and Epictetus was recommended by Cisco鈥檚 Kelly Jones as a companion she uses every day.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a practice and it鈥檚 a mindset of understanding that there are things you can control and things you can鈥檛,鈥� she says.
6. by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall
This book, which offers a provoking and fresh perspective on workplace culture, led to important changes for Camden Property Trust鈥檚 Cindy Scharringhausen.
鈥淎s a result of this book, we have eliminated the annual performance evaluation and replaced it with a model that is set to foster the relationship between the employee and their direct manager 鈥� creating more dialogue and connection than a formal once a year process,鈥� she says.
7. recommends a new book by her colleague and mentor Nellie Borrero with life and career lessons from Borrero鈥檚 work as a first-generation Latina at the global consulting firm. In Borrero鈥檚 book, you can learn more about how Accenture built a high-trust workplace and get practical examples to drive change at your organization.
8. .鈥淭his book helps you understand workplace culture from a CEO perspective and how connecting culture to positive business outcomes is a real game changer,鈥� she says.
9. by Bento C. Leal III
Are you struggling with tough conversations in the workplace? So much of workplace culture is communication, and that鈥檚 why this practical guide with hands-on exercises is the recommendation of DVL Group鈥檚 Christy Magee.
10. on trust in Sinek鈥檚 book. 鈥淚t delves into how leaders can build trust, foster collaboration, and create environments where employees feel valued and safe,鈥� she says.We鈥檝e got a book, too. Learn more about the concepts and methodology behind our data with a copy of 鈥淎 逸遊娛樂城 For All鈥� written by our CEO Michael C. Bush and the 逸遊娛樂城 research team.
鈥淥ne of the insights I loved about Adam鈥檚 book is that it鈥檚 discomfort and getting out of your comfort zone that unlocks hidden potential, and there鈥檚 no sort of person who has a unique ability to learn in a better, more efficient, more sophisticated way than another person,鈥� she says.
Learn strategies from other great workplaces at the For All Summit鈩� April 8-10 in Las Vegas!
3. from New York Times columnist David Brooks includes an exploration of purpose and virtue was 鈥渄eeply moving.鈥�鈥淚 think too many people, young and old, 鈥� they want to be successful, famous, look good in the eyes of others, rather than actually feel that deeper sense of fulfillment from making a contribution that you uniquely are there to make,鈥� she says.
4. as a speaker at a company event impacted him. Her book explores how to close the gap between our good intentions and our real-world impact.鈥淚t talks about diversity and leaning into individuals and understanding the role that we as individuals play,鈥� he says. As a discussion about privilege and how our lived experience influences the workplace, this is a must-read for leaders.
5. 鈥溾�� by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman
This collection of daily meditations from stoic philosophers of Ancient Rome like Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and Epictetus was recommended by Cisco鈥檚 Kelly Jones as a companion she uses every day.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a practice and it鈥檚 a mindset of understanding that there are things you can control and things you can鈥檛,鈥� she says.
6. by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall
This book, which offers a provoking and fresh perspective on workplace culture, led to important changes for Camden Property Trust鈥檚 Cindy Scharringhausen.
鈥淎s a result of this book, we have eliminated the annual performance evaluation and replaced it with a model that is set to foster the relationship between the employee and their direct manager 鈥� creating more dialogue and connection than a formal once a year process,鈥� she says.
7. recommends a new book by her colleague and mentor Nellie Borrero with life and career lessons from Borrero鈥檚 work as a first-generation Latina at the global consulting firm. In Borrero鈥檚 book, you can learn more about how Accenture built a high-trust workplace and get practical examples to drive change at your organization.
8. .鈥淭his book helps you understand workplace culture from a CEO perspective and how connecting culture to positive business outcomes is a real game changer,鈥� she says.
9. by Bento C. Leal III
Are you struggling with tough conversations in the workplace? So much of workplace culture is communication, and that鈥檚 why this practical guide with hands-on exercises is the recommendation of DVL Group鈥檚 Christy Magee.
10. on trust in Sinek鈥檚 book. 鈥淚t delves into how leaders can build trust, foster collaboration, and create environments where employees feel valued and safe,鈥� she says.We鈥檝e got a book, too. Learn more about the concepts and methodology behind our data with a copy of 鈥淎 逸遊娛樂城 For All鈥� written by our CEO Michael C. Bush and the 逸遊娛樂城 research team.
鈥淚t talks about diversity and leaning into individuals and understanding the role that we as individuals play,鈥� he says. As a discussion about privilege and how our lived experience influences the workplace, this is a must-read for leaders.
5. 鈥溾�� by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman
This collection of daily meditations from stoic philosophers of Ancient Rome like Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and Epictetus was recommended by Cisco鈥檚 Kelly Jones as a companion she uses every day.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a practice and it鈥檚 a mindset of understanding that there are things you can control and things you can鈥檛,鈥� she says.
6. by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall
This book, which offers a provoking and fresh perspective on workplace culture, led to important changes for Camden Property Trust鈥檚 Cindy Scharringhausen.
鈥淎s a result of this book, we have eliminated the annual performance evaluation and replaced it with a model that is set to foster the relationship between the employee and their direct manager 鈥� creating more dialogue and connection than a formal once a year process,鈥� she says.
7. recommends a new book by her colleague and mentor Nellie Borrero with life and career lessons from Borrero鈥檚 work as a first-generation Latina at the global consulting firm. In Borrero鈥檚 book, you can learn more about how Accenture built a high-trust workplace and get practical examples to drive change at your organization.
8. .鈥淭his book helps you understand workplace culture from a CEO perspective and how connecting culture to positive business outcomes is a real game changer,鈥� she says.
9. by Bento C. Leal III
Are you struggling with tough conversations in the workplace? So much of workplace culture is communication, and that鈥檚 why this practical guide with hands-on exercises is the recommendation of DVL Group鈥檚 Christy Magee.
10. on trust in Sinek鈥檚 book. 鈥淚t delves into how leaders can build trust, foster collaboration, and create environments where employees feel valued and safe,鈥� she says.We鈥檝e got a book, too. Learn more about the concepts and methodology behind our data with a copy of 鈥淎 逸遊娛樂城 For All鈥� written by our CEO Michael C. Bush and the 逸遊娛樂城 research team.
鈥淭his book helps you understand workplace culture from a CEO perspective and how connecting culture to positive business outcomes is a real game changer,鈥� she says.
9. by Bento C. Leal III
Are you struggling with tough conversations in the workplace? So much of workplace culture is communication, and that鈥檚 why this practical guide with hands-on exercises is the recommendation of DVL Group鈥檚 Christy Magee.
