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Description of Topic/Presentation:

Back when we were young, we read all sorts of books for leisure, such as “Lord of the Rings”, “Harry Potter”, “A Wrinkle in Time”, etc. There was no requirement except that it was a good and entertaining read! However, things have changed now as adults – we also look for books that help us grow.  Especially, since we are also project managers (or aspiring project managers), we look for relevant books to help us become better project managers, better members of a team, and better leaders.  Let’s make the learning easier and have the material stick by taking part in the PMI-OC Book Club!

At this meeting, we will discuss the current book, "Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts." by Brene Brown.  We will explore the content and its themes and discuss possible actionable takeaways.  This isn’t a book to relax to and idly read – it’s something to learn from and possibly use in your life.

Brown writes, “One of the most important findings of my career is that daring leadership is a collection of four skill sets that are 100 percent teachable, observable, and measurable. It’s learning and unlearning that requires brave work, tough conversations, and showing up with your whole heart. Easy? No. Because choosing courage over comfort is not always our default. Worth it? Always. We want to be brave with our lives and our work. It’s why we’re here.”

Click here to learn more about the PMI-OC Book Club!

Learning Objectives from the Book:

1. Learn how vulnerability, trust, values, and resilience are crucial leadership qualities and what constitutes those qualities
2. Identifying toxic work culture and contrasting with the qualities of a positive work environment
3. How to cope with shame in healthy ways
4. A framework to instill trust and connection 

Learning Objectives from the Meeting:

1. Gain a new perspective from reading the book
2. Discuss the book with others
3. Gain more perspective through integrating the perspectives of others 

A link for additional information on this topic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWGFPS7/

Location

This session will be delivered via online webinar. The link will be sent to all registered attendees before the book club meeting begins. 

Time

5:50 p.m. - Early Login/Networking
6:00 p.m. - Event Start
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Book Discussion
7:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. - Next Book Selection
7:15 p.m. - Event Concluded and Adjourned

Cost

Registration Deadline: Must register by January 17, 2023 @ 11:59 p.m.

PDUs: 1.0 - Power Skills (formerly Leadership)