Professional Development Resources

During these chaotic times, the team at FullStack has put together a list of professional development resources to aid people in continuing their education while working from home. Here are some books, online continued education, and articles worth investigating. 

Books

• The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building A Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz

• Crucial Conversations: Tools For Talking When Stakes Are High by Al Switzler, Joseph Grenny, and Rob McMillan

• Getting Things Done: The Art Of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen and James Fallows

• The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle

Webinars/Online Courses

• HubSpot Academy (https://academy.hubspot.com/) – HubSpot’s online course options are endless and include topics such as content marketing, inbound sales, and SEO. 

• Harvard Business Review (https://hbr.org/webinars) – Hear from experts in the fields of management, data, and more with HBR’s webinar series. Missed a session? Most webinars are available to listen to after the air date.

• Coursera (https://www.coursera.org/) – Coursera collaborates with colleges and companies across the world to provide high-quality courses and webinars. 

• LinkedIn Learning (https://www.linkedin.com/learning/) – LinkedIn’s online learning platform allows people to learn a variety of skills. Courses and videos range in length.

Articles

• 4 Behaviors That Help Leaders Manage A Crisis by Chris Nichols, Shoma Chatterjee Hayden, and Chris Trendler (HBR)

• Best Practices For Creating Win-Win Situations In Business by Stephanie Burns (Forbes)

• Lessons in Agility From a Dancer Turned Professor by Jennifer Jordan (HBR)

• How Managers Become Leaders by Michael D. Watkins (HBR)

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