Clarity From Brevity
10 October 2023
Janie read Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less by Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, and Roy Schwartz, and was thrilled to find a book with practical tips to sharpen your message with fewer words.
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Finding Your Best Fit
5 December 2023
Janie read Wrong Fit, Right Fit: Why How We Work Matters More Than Ever by André Martin and was thrilled to find a resource so full of actionable tips for employers trying to build their best teams and employees seeking to do their best work.
Standing Tall
2 January 2024
Janie listened to the Stand Tall and Own It podcast hosted by Andrea Johnson and appreciated Johnson’s no-nonsense approach as she prepares for the year ahead.
Unlocking Hidden Potential
27 February 2024
Janie read Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant and considered how she could use the stories and lessons shared to advance her own personal and professional growth.
Moving Others
23 April 2024
Janie read To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others by Dan Pink and considered different ways to implement what she learned.
Practicing Hard Empathy
18 June 2024
Janie revisited Imaginable: How to see the future coming and feel ready for anything—even things that seem impossible today by Jane McGonigal and was captivated by the concept of hard empathy.
Intentional Learning
13 August 2024
Janie completed Heather Severino’s LinkedIn Learning course, Cert Prep: PowerPoint Associate, and was excited to develop her skills in a new area.
Feedback Doesn’t Have To Be Scary
8 October 2024
Janie read Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen and was encouraged by the authors’ spot-on insights about why hearing feedback can feel so scary and their suggestions for getting better at receiving it.
The Power of Weekly Reflection
3 December 2024
Janie reviewed her notes from weekly reflections and realized that adding a regular reflection habit is worth the time and effort it takes.
