Natalie Ellis HR

We often speak of how our experiences impact upon our careers and it’s usually in a positive way despite their good, bad or ugly nature at the time.

Regardless of the circumstances, we tend to reflect upon these experiences and extract what we have learnt from them much later on, but in the spirit of new beginnings, wouldn’t it be more beneficial to start seeing the silver linings much sooner?

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Every month throughout 2018 I will be recommending a business book as a read of the month.

As many of you who are involved in HR Hour every Thursday night, a common thread in this week’s discussions was continuous learning as a priority for this year, so this I thought that this may help inspire people to learn something new.

This month, my recommended read is People With Purpose by Kevin Murray, this book was recommended to me by someone who I professionally admire, and when I read it the first time, I felt motivated and raring to go. It also encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone and volunteer to speak at this year’s Midlands Area Partnership Student Conference in March.

If you are lacking direction in your career or leadership style or simply want to enhance your productivity, then this book is perfect to kick start your new year.