Book Roll Please…
June 17, 2009
I recently asked some of my colleagues to share with me what books are currently on their nightstand and how those books inform the work they do at HopeLab. I thought it might be fun to share a snippet of good reads you might consider.
Book roll please….
Grown Up Digital by Don Tapscott
“The key insights into the ‘net generation’ (11-30 year olds) including how they view the world and the revolutionary ways they interact, work and interact with products is extremely relevant to our work to developing products for this population.”
Recommended by Fred, Director of Product Development
The 86% Solution by Vijay Mahajan, Kamini Banga
“Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity – not a threat.” – Anonymous
Recommended by Seamus, Controller
Theory U: Leading from the future as it emerges by Otto Scharmer
“An interesting read about how we, as leaders can open our minds, emotions, and will to moments of discovery and mutual understanding. It’s akin to a mindfulness practice but with leadership implications. I am fascinated by this and how staff, not only leaders, can learn to let go of the past and be fully open to discovering the future.”
Recommended by Chris, VP of Staff Development, Learning and Innovation
Don’t Bring it to Work by Sylvia Laflair
“The book has a powerful core message – it talks about work life balance, and how we bring family dynamics from childhood and even from our parents to work, how to change these patterns that have been keeping us from reaching our highest potential.”
Recommended by Rosa, Office Manager/HR
What are you currently reading and how does it inform the work you do? Post a comment, let us know!
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Great post. I’m going to look into these books. Currently reading On Intelligence and Made to Stick.