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Key Takeaways A four-step team leadership guide built around the CARE framework’
The most accomplished people in the room were often the least fulfilled
Your organization stands to benefit from strong, resilient teams; these books are for you
The labor market is changing rapidly. Everyone with a stake in building and maintaining a robust talent pipeline — from frontline hiring managers to top executives — needs to adjust now.
Labor availability is one factor at play here. More than 50 million people quit their jobs in 2022, the peak year of the Great Resignation, but that number has since fallen sharply. A low-hire, low-fire dynamic now reigns, with even high-performing workers hesitant to leave and their employers just as reluctant to let them go. Developing talent internally is increasingly important.
Other forces are at work, too. Economic uncertainty means older workers remain in the workforce for longer, providing a ready supply of battle-tested talent. AI-driven disruption has younger workers rethinking their future career plans — and more willing to learn skills or take on roles they once thought unsuitable. And the very nature of work is changing fast. To meet the moment, leaders must commit to building future-ready teams.
These five books provide detailed, actionable guidance on building and strengthening teams that remain resilient and ready amid the uncertainty and the change we all know is coming.
1. The Future of Work Is Grey: The Untapped Value of Age in the Workforce by Dan Pontefract
The Future of Work Is Grey is the latest book from Dan Pontefract, a bestselling leadership strategist and four-time TED speaker.
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