The Roundtable

As Senior Manager of Programs, Shelby juggles everything we can throw at her with a smile. Clients remark on her upbeat positive attitude and her colleagues can’t get enough of her relentless followup skills and high wattage optimism. Whether she’s organizing our signature Recharge Unconference, corralling senior executives for interviews or troubleshooting LMS login issues, Shelby’s energy and enthusiasm for doing great work knows no bounds.

What To Do When It’s Your Turn (and it’s always your turn)

By: Seth Godin Reviewed by: Shelby Gobbo The Premise: As soon as you open this book, it speaks to you not only through Seth Godin’s words but through the bold imagery and photography that he has paired with each message. He opens with this, “This is a book about opportunity. The opportunity to take your …

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Be an EPIC Leader

These days as a leader you’re not running to avoid large toothed predators or seeking to avoid dangerous competing factions for scarce resources like food or water…… generally speaking anyway. Maybe things are really rough these days for you but hopefully not. Nope, these days we are dealing with generally more nuanced threats in our …

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Overcoming Feelings of Self-doubt as a Leader

Roundtable Mentor, Nancy Tavares, CHRL, CTDP, Senior Leader, Learning & Talent Development, shared her tips for overcoming feelings of self-doubt as a leader. “We are all unique and no one is perfect. Realize that others may feel the same way you do at times and strive to bring your best self to work every day.” READ …

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Dealing with Micromanagement

Roundtable Mentor, Chad Aboud, General Counsel, AudienceView, shared his strategies on how to deal with even the best-intentioned micromanagement. “Everyone wins when employees are motivated, and managers trust their teams. By empathizing with someone else’s point of view and creating a path forward that supports each of your objectives, you’re setting the foundation for a …

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The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life

By: Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander Reviewed by: Leah Parkhill Reilly The Premise: Back in 2002, spouses Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander wrote a practical and inspirational book gleaned from her work as a psychotherapist and his experience as the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. The book outlines twelve techniques developed by Rosamund over …

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