As the mother of young athletes, I loved being immersed into the familial culture of Norwich, Vermont. Norwich allows children to play, to have fun, to try different activities, and to steer clear of the ten thousand hours-to-perfection model. In response, Norwich not only boasts some of the world's greatest athletes, but, more importantly, some of the world's greatest people. What a timely reminder.
The extraordinary story of the small Vermont town that has likely produced more Olympians per capita than any other place in the country, Norwich gives "parents of young athletes a great gift-a glimpse at another way to raise accomplished and joyous competitors" (The Washington Post).
In Norwich, Vermont-a charming town of organic farms and clapboard colonial buildings-a culture has taken root that's the opposite of the hypercompetitive schoolyard of today's tiger moms and eagle dads. In Norwich, kids aren't cut from teams. They don't specialize in a single sport, and they even root for their rivals. What's more, their hands-off…
As someone who has never been on a dating app, I was not wholly prepared for the revelations I found within the pages of Treena Orchard's riveting book. Not only does the author deliver on the promise of introducing us to the addictive nature of the dating app swipe culture within the context of feminism, she does so in an engaging, smart, and relatable way. The read is indeed Sticky and Sexy. Sad only when I came to the end of this addictive book!
Lifelong luddite Treena Orchard was a newly sober woman coming off a much-needed break from relationships, reluctantly taking the digital plunge by downloading a dating app. Instead of the fun, easy experiences advertised on swiping platforms, she discovered endless upkeep, ghosting, fleeting moments of sexual connection, and a steady flow of misogyny.
In Sticky, Sexy, Sad, Orchard uses her skills as both an anthropologist who studies sexuality and a sex-positive feminist to explore what it feels like to want love while also resisting the addictive pull of platforms designed to make us swipe-dependent. She asks important questions for those searching…
Career Forward is a book I wish had been available 40-plus years ago when I was graduating high school and forging my way through college. Because of this, Career Forward became my most gifted graduation present to high school and college graduates of 2024. Although the book is written by women and highlights "Strategies from Women who've Made It," I didn't leave graduating men out. They received the book too! Both authors know their stuff and generously share their experiences in an accessible, engaging way. I loved the exercises at the end of each chapter.
Former PepsiCo COO Grace Puma and former Nike President of Consumer Direct Christiana Smith Shi offer a groundbreaking, empowering guide for women that shows how to prioritize a career path, build professional value, and enjoy a full life both in and out of the workplace.
At a time when many long-held workplace structures and beliefs are changing, Career Forward is a beacon for women aspiring to achieve success and satisfaction in rewarding careers. Drawing on decades of experience reaching the top of Fortune 500 companies, Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi show women how to maximize their career journeys, get…
Ranging from general conflict to psychological violence, workplace bullying has become an epidemic. The Workplace Bullying Institute reports that workplace bullying affects approximately 80 million workers. And with the Great Resignation upon us, we’re seeing that a toxic culture or manager is one of the top reasons employees leave a company.
In Walk Away to Win, Megan Carle draws on her own and others' experiences of being bullied―paired with the latest research in the field―to reveal how unhealthy workplace cultures enable this insidious behavior. She describes the impact of bullying on an organization’s bottom line; explains what you can do to combat bullying against yourself or your coworkers; analyzes the common characteristics of bullies; and helps readers understand how to face each style of bullying behavior.
Walk Away to Win sends a loud-and-clear message to targets of bullying: this is not your fault, and there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your career―including the ultimate win of walking away if your company doesn’t support you. The book also sends a message to leaders in business: if you tolerate workplace bullies, you’ll lose staff, productivity and market share; a no-tolerance policy is the only path forward. If you, a coworker, or a member of your staff is experiencing bullying, Walk Away to Win belongs in your arsenal to combat this behavior and make positive change for everyone.
