CSN Autumn Book Club: Radical Respect
We covered Radical Candor by Kim Scott over the summer; now we will explore her new book, Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better.
“This book tackles serious issues with clarity and humor to highlight smart steps that we can all take to combat discrimination and promote fairness.” –Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife
We CAN create cultures where everyone does the best work of their lives and enjoys working together. Radical Respect offers a simple framework that helps us identify what gets in the way of that –and practical, tactical tips for how to get back on track. Candid stories from Scott’s career make it a memorable read.
Previously published as Just Work and now substantially revised and updated, Radical Respect starts from a simple point of departure: organizations that optimize for collaboration and honor everyone’s individuality are more successful, joyful places to work.
What moves us away from Radical Respect? Scott offers a framework that breaks down a problem that often feels monolithic into its parts. Once we break a problem down, we can more easily identify solutions.
No matter your role, this is the essential guide for helping to create the kind of workplace where you and those around you can thrive.
CSN will provide a copy of the book to the first 80 registrants and provide discussion questions.
“Kim Scott does it again! There are so many books about loving your work–but so few about how to love the people you work with. This beautifully written, wise, and practical guide shows us how both are possible. Radical Respect is for anyone who has wondered whether it is possible to create a workplace that supports both belonging and individuality.” –Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit
Dates: October 24, November 7, November 21
Time: 12:30-2:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Registration has ended for this event.
CSN events offer
LEARNING with a side of NETWORKING!
The “main course” of CSN events is the content;
the “side” of CSN events: the meaningful connections you make.
“I do want to share how much I have enjoyed reading the book and also participating in the discussion. The entire experience made me feel supported and part of something much bigger.” ~Laura
“I really enjoy book clubs and the opportunity to do one with other campus supervisors outside my division was enticing since we do a lot within our division but it’s nice to hear from others.” – anonymous survey response
Many attendees have shared that they have learned as much from their peers about how the campus functions as what they took away from the main content of our sessions. This is something to consider when thinking of joining in on a session or not; take into account that the interactions with other supervisors and leaders at UW are as valuable and satisfying as the topics we are covering.
“As an employee of the Division of Extension, I really enjoyed the opportunity of meeting people working on campus. While our individual work may be different, we are all striving to be the best supervisor we can be.” – survey response
That is just one of the added values a UW-Madison community of practice like CSN brings to the table: your hunger for learning is complemented by your thirst for growth and support of others in similar situations.
In reflection:
Atomic Habits at Work Presentation
Held April 12, 2023 at the Administrative Professionals Conference at Union South
Presented by Rich Gassen, print production manager, Digital Publishing & Printing Services; and Jennifer Erickson, capacity building lead, Office of Strategic Consulting. This event was co-hosted by the Campus Supervisors Network.
This discussion-based session focused on building better habits in your work life, using the #1 New York Times bestseller, “Atomic Habits,” by James Clear as a guide. Clear writes about habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. His book has sold over 8 million copies worldwide and translated into over 50 languages.
“Atomic Habits” describes several proven techniques for building new habits (or ending bad ones), which will be covered in the session. Topics of this session included identity-based habits, changing the cues to direct you to better decisions, habit stacking (building upon habits you already have), and environmental design improvements. The presenters shared some stories, as well as additional resources for you to explore the topic further on your own.
Thank you for a great session! Atomic Habits was absolutely one of my favorite sessions. And it is definitely the one that I think will have the most impact on my day-to-day life, both at work and at home. – K. A.
A recording of a past similar presentation can be accessed directly at https://mediaspace.wisc.edu/media/Ignite+SeriesA+Atomic+Habits+at+Work/1_3n5po65d.
Find the slide deck and additional resources from James Clear at https://uwmadison.box.com/s/31snpz3sq7b5uxw4i6fgwenqwku5obq5.
Visit jamesclear.com for even more content and his weekly newsletter.
Here’s a short video from James Clear describing some of his concepts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_nzqnXWvSo.
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