Applied Empathy by Michael Ventura teaches us how to use empathy to think practically and strategically about our work.

13 female kick-ass authors who have been a positive influence on my life.

Three learning strategies that will significantly improve your Learning and Development game from "Designing for Modern Learning."

Six top leadership and management books that I've recommended and used frequently over the years.

Three key points from Tim Sackett's book "The Talent Fix" about Talent Acquisition for Talent Development Professionals.

Three powerful questions from "The Coaching Habit" by Michael Bungay Stanier that will elevate your coaching skills.

Three techniques from the book "Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard" by Chip & Dan Heath for your change management work.

Greg McKeown's approach in Essentialism aims to help us limit our focus to the few priorities where we can and want to make a big impact.

A Book Brief applying James Clear's 4 Laws of Behavior Change in his book Atomic Habits to supporting managers with difficult conversations.

Hygge calls for us to slow down and appreciate the moment. Embrace hygge with four ideas from The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking.

In this Book Brief, we'll talk about four points Michael Timms shares that support an excellent succession planning process.

Three key points from M. Tamra Chandler's book, How Performance Management is Killing Performance - and What to Do About It.

Two tidbits on leadership for Talent Professionals and Leaders from Patrick Lencioni's newest book, The Motive.

Dive into three of the concepts Charles Duhigg shares on how to be more productive in his book, "Smarter Faster Better."

Kim Scott offers perspectives on two important Talent Conversations - one-on-ones and Performance Appraisals.

Three abilities from the book, Leadership Presence, that Talent Professionals can use to increase their influence.

Two key skills highlighted in Brené Brown's book, Dare to Lead, that will change how you interact with others.

Three recommendations from William Arruda's newest book, Digital You, to apply to your first impressions and personal virtual brand.

Five brain rules from John Medina's book, Brain Rules, that talent professionals can engage to improve learning retention.

Three points from the book, One Page Talent Management, that Talent Development Professionals can apply immediately.