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This library is always open and always growing!
Below are some of the great resources we have actually used & recommend for anyone who wants to level up their empowerment skills, mindsets, and habits.
The resources curated here meet the following criteria:
We have personally read, listened to, applied, or used it.
We have improved our practice with it, or helped others do so.
This library is by no means exhaustive, and listings are in no particular order. The library will grow as more resources are evaluated.
Full disclosure: Platinum Pivot is not endorsed by nor affiliated with any of the authors or organizations mentioned. We are just big nerdy fans.📖 Please consider supporting your local libraries and bookshops! 🩶
More recommendations
This blog post and podcast on How to Lead by Empowering Others – IDEO U
Simple rules to unleash better cultures: Liberating Structures - Introduction | get the app LISA (liberatingstructures.app)
Free leadership fundamentals video playlists from Lean In: Women at Work Leadership Program: All Resources | Lean In
Self-awareness and self-compassion are essential skills for everyone who wants to be a better leader or colleague.
Learn even more about yourself
Learn about Play Personalities: Play Personalities - National Institute for Play (nifplay.org)
Learn about your inner saboteurs: Take the Saboteur Assessment | Positive Intelligence
Susan David's work on Emotional Agility and toxic positivity: Susan David - Home
Therapy & self-work roundup
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Kristin Neff’s works on self-compassion
Resources and wisdom from Rachel Ricketts
The works of Sahaj Kaur Kohli: Brown Girl Therapy, So We've Been Told podcast, Culturally Enough newsletter
Setting healthy boundaries
Meditation app from HealthyMinds Innovations (based on actual peer-reviewed science)
A short roundup of resources we use on the regular to improve our workplace communication and whole human excellence skills.
The works of Adam Grant: Adam Grant – Books, Podcast, TED Talks, Newsletter, Articles
Workplace appreciation languages: Home - MBA Inventory
These are just a few of the organizations we continue learning from and admiring for their contributions to empowering people. Check them out for even more valuable resources (and communities!) to apply in your workplaces and professional habits.
IMPACT Boston (while this specific org is located in the Boston area, they are part of a network serving the US & UK)