Here are some helpful books, resources and tools that have helped me become a stronger leader and risk management professional throughout my career.
Here are some helpful books, resources and tools that have helped me become a stronger leader and risk management professional throughout my career.
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Optimizing Your Intentional Leadership Planner
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Media & Articles
August 31, 2022
Charlotte CPCU Chapter
Topic: Increase Resilience – Preparing Your Organization & Yourself To Respond To Crisis
March 24, 2022
Lake Norman Rotary
Topic: Increase Personal Resilience
March 10, 2022
Mental Fitness/WSIC Radio
Topic: Mindful Leadership from your Best Self
April 4, 2022
Carolina Tractor Equipment – Women Lead
Topic: Own Your Strengths. Build your Value
June 23, 2022
Carolina Tractor Equipment – Women Lead
Topic: Putting Confidence into Practice
December 2, 2021
Carolina RIMS
Topic: Leading a Virtual Workforce
September 11, 2020
Tennessee Hwy Patrol Training Academy
Topic: Increasing Resilience for Law Enforcement
June 16-18, 2020
CLM Workers’ Comp Conference
Pre-session speaker on the topic of Personal Resilience
October 31, 2019
Featured “Riskorian of the Month” on the Risktory Podcast (Click to Listen)
October 10, 2019
Keynote Speaker at West Palm Beach RIMS Chapter Information Day
Topic: Increasing Personal and Organizational Resilience
July 24, 2019
Guest speaker at the Charlotte Chapter of the Alliance of Women in Workers’ Comp
Topic: Increasing Happiness
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Listening /
Watch List
Brene Brown
“Daring to Lead Podcast”
Brene Brown
“The Power of Vulnerability”
Simon Sinek
“How Great Leaders Inspire Action”
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Reading List
“Resilience – Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life” by Eric Greitens
Eric Greitens’ book Resilience is formatted as a series of letters to his friend and fellow Navy SEAL Zach Walker who is struggling with PTSD and masking his pain with alcohol. Although the stories and examples are often about military experience, Greitens also references ancient philosophers and other modern leaders. This book has sage advice and inspiration for everyone.
Resilience – The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges by Steven M. Southwick & Dennis S. Charney includes a terrific blend of storytelling, science and practical information. The book offers ten factors to help anyone become more resilient.
“Start Here” by Eric Langshur and Nate Klemp, PhD
Yes, do Start Here. Leadership is inside out. Leaders who are calm, confident, centered, and compassionate human beings have the greatest success. I refer to this book often as a guide to building habits that increase wellbeing. The authors not only lay out a roadmap for increasing joy in all aspects of life, but they provide the scientific research to support the recommendations and motivate readers to bring about personal change.
“The Speed of Trust” by Stephen M.R. Covey
We hear a lot about the importance of building trust within our relationships and organizations. This book provides fascinating examples and clear descriptions to explain how trust increases business success and leads to better outcomes.
“Language and the Pursuit of Leadership Excellence” by Chalmers Brothers and Vinay Kumar
As I studied this book, I lived in the paradox of two competing ideas which were 1) intuitively I know this, and 2) this information is revolutionary and mind-boggling. Reading this book clarifies how we create change, results and action through our words. And it provides eye-opening insights into the difference between statements and assumptions.
“Prosilience: Building your resilience for a Turbulent World” by Linda L. Hoopes
If those wanting to better understand what attributes define personal resilience, and how to increase their own, this book is a straightforward guide.
“The Three Signs of a Miserable Job” by Patrick Lencioni
I recommend this book for all leaders; and if someone is new to leadership, this is a good place to start. The book is a fable that is quick to read. Through storytelling it illustrates three essential elements for engaging team members.
Great leadership requires risk-taking and navigating change. Leadership on the Line offers case studies and guidance on navigating transition successfully. It also speaks frankly about the personal, human struggles of leading and offers strategies to cope.
