Mentees and Mentors Must-Read Book Lists
Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD
We asked mentees and mentors what books most influenced their careers, which they give or lend most, and what they are currently reading.
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Radical Candor: Can It Work for Academics?
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
With many parallels to the struggles of busy life in academia, Scott's Radical Candor is an excellent read. You can easily finish this book in an evening but it's one you'll want to pass around to friends after.
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Summer Reading: What's Popular in the Edge Library
The Edge for Scholars
Here's what's been flying off the shelves of our "analog library" of career development books.
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A Quick Fix for Death by Powerpoint
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
The funny thing about this Death by Powerpoint condition is that while everyone has experienced this as an audience member, no one is guilty of giving a terrible presentation. Which makes for some interesting math. Who are these terrible presenters?
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Academic Reads: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
New York Times best selling author Mark Manson has some helpful advice for young academics. Brace yourself for a hilarious and swear ridden read about how to prioritize your life.
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Email: Do It Well
Julia Phillippi, PhD
Recently I picked up Send: Why People Email so Badly and How to Do It Better; it turned out to be very useful.
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The Power of Pause: How to be More Effective in a Demanding, 24/7 World
Pat Bird, MHSA, MA (Conflict Transformation)
Count to ten! Take a deep breath! But what next? The message in this book will be useful to you, whatever your role in working with others.
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Regrouping to Gain Resilience & Resolve
Motivated Mentor
When we analyze strengths and weaknesses, seek and use pointed critique, and reject excuses, resilience and resolve will follow.
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Simple Steps to Validating and Managing Others: A Bedtime Story
Julia Phillippi, PhD
You may be scoffing at finding time to read, but let’s face it, if you want to reach the next level you have to reach for it purposefully.
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Go go go...read The Progress Principle
The Edge for Scholars
Don’t let your lab’s fortunes sink like the Titanic, to borrow the opening simile from The Progress Principle. Read this book instead and find out how to facilitate …
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