I couldn’t help but think when I read Elaine Welteroth’s ‘More Than Enough’ that this is the kind of book I wish I’d had available to read when I was at the very start of my career.  It’s packed with both career and life advice for anyone who is seeking to find their own voice,…

Emotional Intelligence 2.0 is a powerful book, because of it’s universally applicable content but also because of it’s format.  Along with an overview of EQ vs. IQ, the book includes an in depth personal assessment, a step by step breakdown of results, and a guide to improvement for every area covered.  I really appreciated how…

If professional development books are part of your life then, like me, you’re the type of person who is eager to self-examine and improve to be the best you can in both your personal and professional life. At the heart of this book is the question: at what point should we also examine the constructs…

My favorite thing about this book is that it’s full of real stories from real people, which is a really engaging way to uncover the central truths about the roots of success. While some of the concepts on the surface seem obvious or like common knowledge, the level of introspection and the interwoven data provide…

The world of corporate leadership is dominated by men (women hold just 21% of senior leadership positions in the US according to a recent Forbes article), so it’s no surprise that the vast majority of books and resources about advancing as a leader are also written by men.  As I’ve advanced in my own career…

For as long as I’ve been a member of the workforce, I’ve know that interpersonal conflict is a fact of life – and a fact of the workplace.  After all, diversity and differences mean we can’t all see eye to eye all of the time, right? But where is the line between teachable moments and…

It wasn’t just because the authors who wrote this book share the name of my sister and I that I picked up this new book about modern tools for developing workplace communication.  I particularly appreciated the content surrounding navigating the challenges of an increasingly polarized world in which collaboration and empathy can be more challenging…

I am generally a positive person and being optimistic and hopeful is usually easy for me.  But I’ve learned that everyone faces challenges that can make positivity truly challenging. Every person, organization, company, and team will have to overcome negativity and adversity to define themselves and create their success. Written as a fable to guide…

It’s the book everyone is talking about, and there’s a reason why.  What I appreciated most about Mel Robbins’ latest book is the clarity and simplicity with which she is able to guide the reader towards action in every area of their life.  How can we best the best leaders and mentors we can be…

This book builds on the work Brown has done in the past surrounding personal growth (specifically in the areas of shame and vulnerability and ego) but is focused on the workplace and leadership. As someone who, like Brene, is always seeking to understand connection and empathy this shift from examining the person area to the…