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August 16, 2024 35 mins

In this episode of Comp & Coffee, Ruth Thomas hosts a lively discussion on favorite summer reads that offer both professional insights and personal growth. Joined by Jennifer Ferris, Principal Solutions Consultant at Payscale, and Liz Sheffield, Manager of Content Marketing, they dive into books that range from leadership strategies to pay equity.

The books they discuss include:

  • "The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate" by Fran Hauser

  • "Leading Without Authority: How the New Power of Co-Elevation Can Break Down Silos, Transform Teams, and Reinvent Collaboration" by Keith Ferrazzi and Noel Weyrich

  • "Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders: A Guide to Building a Culture of Belonging" by Eddie Pate and Jonathan Stutz

  • "Fair Pay" by David Buckmaster

Tune in for their expert takes on titles that can enrich your understanding of compensation and inclusive leadership.

Key Highlights:

  • Ruth, Jen, and Liz share their summer book recommendations—perfect for both professional development and leisure reading.

  • Jen Ferris discusses "The Myth of the Nice Girl" by Fran Hauser and "Leading Without Authority" by Keith Ferrazzi, highlighting the importance of genuine leadership.

  • Liz Sheffield reviews "Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders" by Eddie Pate, emphasizing the significance of inclusive leadership in today’s workplace.

  • Ruth Thomas recommends "Fair Pay" by David Buckmaster, focusing on practical approaches to achieving pay equity.

Quotes:

  • "You can and you really should use your niceness as a strength." – Jen Ferris

  • "This needs to be a company book that we all read because it is incredible." – Jen Ferris on "Leading Without Authority"

  • "Every little thing that you’re doing is having a ripple effect." – Liz Sheffield

References:

  • "The Myth of the Nice Girl" by Fran Hauser

  • "Leading Without Authority" by Keith Ferrazzi

  • "Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders" by Eddie Pate and Jonathan Stutz

  • "Fair Pay" by David Buckmaster

 

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