What are some of the best articles/books on career development?

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I have enjoyed a lot of what Harvard Business Review has to offer.  At my previous company, I ran a weekly 'book club' where a group of women got together and shared articles, read books on development, and focused our discussions on how to apply them to our careers,

Jess Stetson · Answer

I’m reading “Dare to Lead” by Brene Brown, and finding it to be incredible.

Helen Hanison · Answer

I recommend a refreshing take on career-oriented goal-setting by Marti Konstant called Activate Your Agile Career.   She has certainly informed the approach I often take - and with great success - when a (coaching) client gets stuck.  The agility gives permission to get into action again even if they can't have certainty about the outcome... because you're on the look-out for reading, I'll see if I can attach an article I wrote for my own audience some time around New Year... sort of a summary of the mindset and how to apply it so you can see if the book feels 'you'...

https://www.helenhanison.com/tips-and-advice/quit-your-resolutions-before-they-fail-then-do-this-instead/

If it doesn't 'take' (tech and I are not best friends!), do feel free to message and I'll happily share another way!

Warmly, Helen

SOFÍA COVARRUBIAS · Answer

I am currently really enjoying Tools of Titans by Time Ferris. Perhaps it is beyond professional development but I have found it to be very inspirational. Also Dare to Lead by Brené Brown--freaking amazing.

Heather Neal · Answer

This is isn't necessarily a career development book as it could be applied to any part of life. I recently read Atomic Habits by James Clear, and it was amazing. I would highly recommend!

Jemia Williams · Answer

I wish I had something more to add, but can you share the books that you have read from HBR?

What are some of the best articles/books on career development?

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