In The Big Leap, author Gay Hendricks explores how to conquer your hidden fear and take your life to the next level. The book explores the upper limits that we place on our potential and how to break through those self-imposed barriers.
Roundtable Mentor, Jennifer Smith, Director of Sales & Marketing Operations, Orthapaedics at Johnson & Johnson, shared her strategies on how to deal with even the best-intentioned micromanagement. “Rather than focusing on reducing the number of questions, change the paradigm to how to make project updates to your boss more targeted and efficient.” READ MORE
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 …
By: Gary John Bishop Reviewed by: Julie Melaschenko The Premise: Gary John Bishop’s UnFu*k Yourself is the wake-up call for those who are poised to take the next big leap in their lives – personal, career or otherwise, but feel stuck. Bishop is a best selling author and coach who has worked with people in …
UNFU*K YOURSELF: Get out of your head and into your life. Read More »
by Brené Brown Reviewed by: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: Dare to Lead takes lessons from Brené Brown’s earlier offerings (The Gifts of Imperfection, Braving the Wilderness, Rising Strong) and packages them up into lessons for corporate leadership. The book is organized into four main parts: Rumbling with Vulnerability, Living into our Values, Braving Trust and Learning …
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Read More »
By: Jeff Haden Reviewed by: Roundtable Member Kevin Pocklington The Premise: Jeff Haden is a ghostwriter, LinkedIn Influencer, and speaker. While working through university he gained experience in manufacturing (why I like this guy) and started ghostwriting for different clients. Jeff has written for dozens of books and has five #1 hits on Amazon. His latest …
The Motivation Myth – How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win Read More »
By: Brendon Burchard Reviewed by: Susan MacKenzie The Premise: High performance in this book is defined as “succeeding beyond standard norms, consistently over the long term.” At The Roundtable, we work with many high performers. Most have been on a fast-track for high achievement for years. Their ability to perform at high levels is not …
High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way Read More »
Roundtable Mentor Kate Salmon, Communications Consultant, shared her perspective with our team on how to get off on the right foot when you are promoted among your peers. “It’s going to be awkward. There’s no way around that. If you face the awkwardness head-on, you can work through it and arrive at a place of …
Roundtable Mentor Lisa Kimmel, President and CEO of Edelman, shared her perspective with our team on how to get off on the right foot when you are promoted among your peers. “Value your subject matter experts; don’t be afraid to lead; acknowledge that change is difficult; distance yourself from your former position.” READ MORE
The Premise: Mark Manson, self-proclaimed Author, Thinker, Life Enthusiast uses the f-word. A lot. If this will put you off in any way, this book is not for you. That said, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is actually a modern look at how to deal with stress, social media envy and anxiety …
Refer a colleague to a Roundtable Program and we will donate a percentage of any sales to support our Roundtable Bursary with Indspire, a national charity supporting Indigenous youth aspiring to post-secondary education. Our goal is to fund 215 young people in memory of the 215 children found in unmarked graves at the residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia. Reach out to Glain at groberts@goroundtable.com with your referral suggestions.
