Talent Wins by Ram Charan, Dominic Barton, Dennis Carey
Talent Wins is Rhabit Analytics’ Inner Circle first book selection for this simple reason: We believe in the power of strategic alliances. When the CHRO, CFO, and CEO have are aligned, they can effectively lead and train their organization to follow the company’s strategic goals. The authors of Talent Wins agree. The book serves as an insider’s guide on how to create alignment in the C-Suite, identifying your Top 2%, and enabling change as a united front. Using case studies to support their position, an HR Executive or CEO could easily apply the principals outlined in the well-curated chapters. Despite being classified as a “Professional Development” book, Talent Wins is a light read that balances strategy with storytelling.

Talking to Strangers (On Audiobook) by Malcolm Gladwell
I “read” this through Audible, so I had a slightly different experience than if I read it on paper. The audiobook is narrated by Gladwell, peppered with audio of his interviews and soundbites that bring his studies to life. If you’re a fan of Gladwell you know what to expect; Talking to Strangers doesn’t deviate away from offering challenging perspectives into everyday interactions.

The book explores how we do – and don’t – communicate with one another. How we struggle with miscommunication, honoring others at face value and weeding through our own thoughts to understand someone’s message. Gladwell studies historical villains who succeeded in duping entire nations, and how failure to communicate can create catastrophic outcomes. In the end, you’re left assessing your own perceptions on how you communicate, and how you approach talking to strangers.

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat
I wasn’t expecting to add a cookbook to the reading list, but after watching Netflix’s Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat I fell in love with Samin Nosrat. When her book popped up on sale on Amazon it made sense to add it to my forever growing collection of beautiful cookbooks. I was not expecting brilliant tutorials, guides, and gorgeous illustrations.

Even as a fairly skilled home cook, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat offered techniques I never considered. This is a great cookbook for anyone interested in honing their skills or for a new cook looking to get started in the kitchen. Treat yourself or a loved one to this masterful work and enjoy the benefits of understanding the simple science behind home cooking.