What’s on Your Bookshelf? Curating Reads to Inspire Growth
As 2025 kicks off, many of us are taking stock of our personal and professional aspirations for the year ahead. For book lovers, this often means curating a list of must-reads to inspire growth and spark new ideas.
At transform.forward, we know that the right books can do more than entertain—they can shape the way you lead, think, and approach challenges. Whether you’re building strategies in higher education, leading a corporate team, or navigating organizational change, intentional reading can fuel your growth.
In our latest blog post, we explore:
Why reading strategically matters for leaders and innovators
How books can foster creativity, emotional intelligence, and inclusivity
Five top picks for Q1 of 2025 to inspire professional and personal development
Ready to build your bookshelf for success? Check out our full post and join the conversation about what you’re reading this year!
2025 Reading Goals: Inspiring Growth Through Consistent Reading
2025 Reading Goals: Inspiring Growth Through Consistent Reading
As the new year approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on personal and professional growth—and what better way to do that than by setting meaningful reading goals? Reading is more than just a hobby; it’s a way to explore new ideas, gain fresh perspectives, and recharge.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your leadership skills, explore strategic thinking, or simply find your next favorite story, books are a powerful tool for transformation. Ready to make 2025 your best reading year yet?
20 Questions to Guide Your End-of-Year Reflection
As the year winds down, take time to pause and reflect with your team before jumping into 2025. Our 20 questions guide you through celebrating wins, processing challenges, and setting goals for the future. Whether it’s a quick coffee chat or a formal session, these prompts and facilitation tips will help you end the year on a high note and build momentum for the year ahead.
Finding Your Role in the Strategic Plan
Strategic planning—it’s a term we hear often, but how well do we truly understand our role within it? For some, a strategic plan is just a document gathering dust. For others, it’s a blueprint for action. Whether you’re just discovering your organization’s plan, trying to align your work with it, or overseeing its implementation, this post will help you understand how to engage meaningfully with strategic planning at every level.
Professional Development When Conferences Aren't Your Thing
Tired of the typical conference grind or forced networking events? You're not alone. In this post, we dive into alternative professional development strategies that feel more natural and authentic. From podcasts and specialized skill-building to exploring unconventional conferences and personalized coaching, find out how to grow in ways that resonate with you.
Infusing Equity Audits into Your Organization for Inclusive Growth
As we honor National Coming Out Day, it’s important to reflect on how organizations can move beyond visibility and take meaningful action toward equity and inclusion. This post explores the power of equity audits to identify hidden biases and drive systemic change across all areas of diversity, from LGBTQ inclusion to racial and gender equity.
What’s On Your Bookshelf? Reading Recommendations from transform.forward - Atomic Habits
After reading Atomic Habits by James Clear, I was reminded of how small, consistent changes can lead to powerful, long-term results. In this review, I’ll share two standout concepts from the book—Motion vs. Action and Habit Stacking—and how I’ve adapted Clear’s strategies to fit my routine.
Clear emphasizes the importance of moving from planning (motion) to doing (action), and he introduces the idea of habit stacking—building a new habit by linking it to one you already have. In my own life, I’ve found success by taking this a step further with Habit Blending, where I incorporate new habits within my current routine.
Check out the full blog post to dive deeper into these concepts and explore how you can implement them in your own life!
Impact-Driven Resume Tips for Mid-to-Senior Level Professionals
Ready to take your resume to the next level? In this blog, we share essential tips for mid-to-senior level professionals to highlight leadership, measurable results, and strategic thinking. Discover how to optimize for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), craft a standout professional summary, and create a resume that showcases your true impact. Let’s make your resume a powerful tool for career growth!
Building Rhythms of Reflection
Whether you're preparing for another year in education or simply feeling those "back-to-school" vibes, this season offers a unique opportunity to pause and reflect on the journey so far.
In our latest blog post, one team member shares insights on how annual reflection has shaped her approach to coaching and personal growth. From creating "Done" lists to weekly team check-ins, discover practical strategies to make reflection a powerful tool for you and your team.
Meeting Magic
Are your team meetings feeling unproductive and frustrating? It's time to transform them! 🚀
In our latest blog post, we dive into the essential strategies for hosting effective meetings. You might already be familiar with sharing agendas, tracking action items, and respecting everyone's time. But there's one often-overlooked key that can make all the difference: clarifying the meeting's purpose. 🎯
Discover how defining and communicating the objective of each meeting can turn mundane gatherings into productive powerhouses. Ready to take your meetings to the next level?