Books:
- The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt
“It really ‘speaks’ to Gen Z, which is a generation we need to understand in order for companies to be successful long term. They have very different views on the ‘purpose’ of work, who should be a leader, and more.” – Nanette Miner, managing consultant/learning officer, The Training Doctor
- What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith
“As I coach leaders, both of these books work really well together, helping leaders understand the changes they need to make to think, act and get winning results.” – Diana Thomas, executive coach and adviser
- Office Shock by Bob Johansen, Joseph Press and Christine Bullen
“Although evolving technology may bring unprecedented challenges, the challenges are outweighed by the expanding universe of ideas and availability of global resources for problem-solving and innovation.” – Lindy Williams, consultant/designer at Talent Dimensions
Podcasts:
- The BLOC Podcast
The BLOC (Building Learning and Organizational Culture) Podcast is a learning and development podcast where Heidi Kirby talks to professionals in the field who are passionate about finding creative, innovative ways to bring learning front and center at their organizations and beyond. Recommended by Erica Noriega, senior vice president at Frost Bank
- After Hours
Harvard Business School professors discuss and debate current events that sit at the crossroads of business and culture. Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, and Felix Oberholzer-Gee engage in a spirited discussion on a range of topics torn from the headlines — from Facebook, to free trade, to the #MeToo movement. Informed by their unique expertise as professors at one of the world’s leading business schools, their takes are always surprising, unconventional and insightful. Recommended by Brian Watkins, president and founder of BTOM Consultants
Apps:
- Peak
Peak is the fun, free brain training workout designed around you. Peak uses brain games and puzzles to challenge memory, language and critical thinking to keep your mind active, made in partnership with academics from leading universities like Cambridge and NYU. Recommended by Neil Hunter, chief learning officer and partner at Deloitte Canada
- Elevate.
Elevate is a brain training program designed to improve speaking abilities, processing speed, memory skills, mental math and more. Each person is provided with their own personalized learning program that adjusts over time to maximize results. Recommended by Mike Guglielmo, assistant director of executive programs and associate professor at Temple University
What’s top of mind for talent professionals these days?
“Women are still neither as well-represented nor as well rewarded as men in positions of leadership. From unconscious biases at the hiring stage to lack of sponsorship for promotion, women continue to be overlooked for positions they are better qualified to fill when compared to their male colleagues. To be a catalyst in having greater female representation in senior leadership positions. To support women from diverse backgrounds wanting to transform or enhance their success outcomes, by focusing on the nine life areas that make up the Three Forces in Achieving Excellence. To do this through foundational training, consultancy and coaching to help her with the transition/expectation in the work environment.” – Elizabeth Batalla, executive director at The Institute for Achievement and Excellence
“All things AI and the impact it will have on our industry from content creation, learning journey build out, onboarding, development, etc. How do we learn to coexist with this technology? Certainly some organizations will simply move to eliminate certain training jobs and implement AI fully.” – Andy Schuster, vice president of organizational development at Farm Credit Illinois
“Future of work: Creating a new talent architecture based on a flexible, blended workforce that combines full-time and freelance talents.” – Jon Younger, HR thought leader, Forbes contributor and independent consultant
“Resilience and truly leveraging technology to our benefit while having ‘it’ layer on more complexity.” – Jay Allen, designated learning officer and whole health champion at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Top quotes from our Talent Management Breakfast Club mini-event series:
- “As managers, you have to get to know your team more than ever before. … To know your team and build on their strengths is so critical now than it ever has been. To carve out that time to have one-on-one time with your team to ask them what they need and how they’re feeling and really take a pulse on their emotional being, and not just the work they’re doing, is so critical.” – Mindy Stone-Szabo, vice president of culture and engagement at Papa Murphy’s International, Collaboration Equity in a Hybrid World Breakfast Club, Feb. 28, 2023
- “Making leadership development more open for the people that actually want to take part in it and actually want to develop themselves and learn more benefits an organization, whether they become the next Steve Jobs or work in the front lines of a factory forever.” – Joshua Remerowski, senior director of learning and leadership experience at Fortive, From 2022 to Future-Ready Breakfast Club, Nov. 16, 2022
