094 | Summer reads: 3 great books to help your HR career

Jul 22, 2023

Dive into the world of HR with three transformative summer reads! Discover 'The Art of Gathering' to enhance your facilitation skills and 'Inclusive Growth' for fostering a diverse workplace. Unpack 'Tranquility by Tuesday' for mastering work-life balance amidst chaos. This engaging discussion empowers you to elevate your HR career and embrace inclusive practices. Plus, connect on LinkedIn for more insights and book recommendations!

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Intro

00:00 • 10min

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Balancing Work and Life: Insights from 'Tranquility by Tuesday'

09:47 • 7min

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Engagement and Recommendations for Career Growth

17:11 • 3min

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The Art of Gathering

How We Meet and Why It Matters

Priya Parker

In 'The Art of Gathering', Priya Parker argues that many gatherings are lackluster and unproductive, but they don't have to be. Drawing on her expertise as a facilitator of various types of gatherings, Parker offers a human-centered approach to create meaningful experiences. She explores a wide array of gatherings, including conferences, meetings, and social events, and provides practical advice on how simple changes can invigorate any group experience. The book emphasizes the importance of knowing the purpose of a gathering, selecting the right venue, and ensuring the event is unique and effective for all attendees.

Inclusive Growth, Future Proof Your Business by Creating a Diverse Workplace

Toby Mildon

Tranquility by Tuesday

Laura Vanderkam

In Tranquility by Tuesday, Laura Vanderkam offers a time management strategy based on a study of over 150 people. The book provides nine tried-and-true rules to help readers create a resilient schedule, prioritize their time, and live a more fulfilling life. It emphasizes the importance of strategic time management, setting realistic goals, and creating habits that promote joy and fulfillment. The book is designed to be practical and accessible, encouraging readers to implement changes gradually and celebrate their progress along the way.

Make the most of the summer by dipping into these 3 fantastic books to help your HR Career. In this episode, Fay shares a book that will help you get the most out of your time; one will empower you to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace; and the other one will improve your ability to create powerful group experiences.

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Book Recommendations from The Episode

(Disclosure: these links are affiliate links which means that Fay will receive a small commission if you make a purchase through them)

‘The Art of Gathering: How We Meet & Why It Matters’ by Priya Parker
‘Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos & Make Time for What Matters’ by Laura Vanderkam
‘Inclusive Growth: Future-proof your business by creating a diverse workplace’, by Toby Mildon
Dr Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey’s ‘Book Insights’ - you receive a detailed book breakdown of a book within the Diversity & Inclusion space every two weeks

Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes

Episode 93: Creating a more inclusive work culture: how to make an impact, with Toby Mildon
Episode 46: My 3 favourite books to help your career that I've read this year
Episode 42: Diversity & Inclusion at work - 7 mistakes to avoid (& what to do instead), with Dr Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey

Recommended TED Talk

Laura Vanderkam: How to gain control of your free time

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