Book Groups

Leadership Initiative book groups present an opportunity for members to gather to discuss leadership publications and resources and are facilitated by committed professionals, dedicated to deepening the dialogue and illuminating the key messages

Below is a list of our past books and discussions. Our Book Groups are open only to members of the Leadership Initiative. Become a Member to receive invitations to upcoming Book Group Events!

Series Title The Waymakers

May 2023

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Series Title Mi mundo adorado

December 2022

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Series Title Don't Look Away

October 2022

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Join us as we explore this book and challenge our unconscious bias. We enter into this space knowing we each have biases. Together, we'll join in a safe space to reflect and identify how they show up. From the authors - "How can we dismantle inequities and provide nurturing, responsive care and education to all children?" This book will lead us in conversation exploring equity, bias, and creating culturally responsive learning environments.

Series Title More Than Enough

July 2022

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Join us! We are reading the memoir of Elaine Welteroth, a barrier-breaking leader of multiple levels. We'll take a deeper dive into her childhood stories as she navigates a biracial household and her ongoing exploration of self identity that follows her into adulthood. She faces societal barriers head on and openly shares the joys and pains of her experience. Elaine finds her voice as a leader and quiets her self-doubt while venturing into new roles.

In these sessions, we'll consider what it means to be "enough" and how to identify it in a workforce that is always called on to do more. We'll think about the ways our self-identity shows up in the workplace and ways to be intentionally inclusive with our teams. Join us to think about these themes and consider our own stance on being leaders that are "more than enough".

Series Title My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor

April 2022

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My Beloved World is a memoir by Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic justice on the United States Supreme Court, about her childhood and education. She recounts her life from a Bronx housing project to the federal bench, a journey that offers an inspiring testament to her own extraordinary determination and the power of believing in oneself.