Category: Books
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Getting to Yes: How to Negotiate Agreement Without Giving In – Book Review
Negotiation is a skill we use daily, whether in professional settings, challenging conversations, salary and contract discussions, or managing competing priorities in personal life. In Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher, William Ury, and Bruce Patton, the authors outline the guideline for principled negotiation. They introduce the concept of BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated…
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Book Review: The Urgent Life – Bozoma Saint John
Welcome to the beautiful month of March, a month that brings many meaningful moments of reflection and celebration, including International Women’s Day on March 8. A day we celebrate the achievements of women, reflect on the progress made toward gender equality, and reaffirm our collective commitment to advancing it. As we approach International Women’s Day, I recently completed The…
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Designing Your Work Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
There is something special about reading a good book. But there is something even more special when a friend drops by with a beautifully packed and delicious cake. What began as a quiet reading time quickly became one of my favorite reading experiences. The cake was thoughtfully layered, intentionally and perfectly balanced between vanilla and…
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Maame by Jessica George
One of the best things about a long commute, or commuting to work, is the chance to read or listen to an audiobook. It is something I genuinely look forward to. This month, I got to finish Maame by Jessica George, and it was the pause I needed after weeks of reading industry-focused and non-fiction…
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The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuo: Learning Leadership as a Practice
Stepping into a leadership or management role may not always come with a manual. Sometimes, it requires additional learning while navigating people, expectations, performance, process, and work culture. The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuo is one of the books that aims to fill that gap with clarity and practical insight. Drawing from Julie’s…
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Turning Pages, Changing Perspectives: The Value of Reading
Reading is one of the most important habits you can develop if you want to change your life, build thought leadership, and grow both personally and professionally, most importantly, as a lifelong learner. Reading does not have to be limited to books or articles related only to your industry. You can and should read widely…
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Show Your Work by Austin Kelon – Favourite quotes, summary and lessons
Sharing our work openly can feel intimidating sometimes, but it can also become a launchpad to new opportunities, impact, and growth. One book that continues to shape how I think about career visibility is Show Your Work by Austin Kleon. I have read it more than six times, and each time I uncover new lessons…
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Canadian Workplace Culture: Mastering the Unspoken Rules
One book I seriously wish I had read when I first started working in Canada is Matt Adolphe’s Canadian Workplace Culture: Mastering the Unspoken Rules. As an immigrant juggling culture shock, a new system, and everything else life throws your way, understanding the workplace culture in a new country is so important especially when it…
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How do you spend your time when commuting?
If you conduct a time audit, you might discover that your commute is a valuable pocket of time, one that can be intentionally used to call a loved one, read a book, meditate, pray, work on a personal project, or simply rest. I believe that balance and flexibility are inportant for effective time management and…
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