About the HR Readers Book Club:

Part book club, part networking group, part educational journey; the HR Readers book club is designed to bring HR professionals together. This book club is here to encourage HR professionals to get excited about their careers, the profession and generally about business. Join us and you will find new ways to live up to their potential, to help to support them on their journey as strategic business partners and to create genuine connection with other book club members too.

Most book clubs you join your committing to reading every book the group picks and you regular participate in the events, not this one! This is a club that welcomes new and old faces each and every time, come and go as you please based on your interest of our book choices or your availability.

About the Book: 

The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 1 million copies sold!

Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results

No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world''s leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

If you''re having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn''t you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don''t want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you''ll get a proven system that can take you to new heights.

Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field.

Learn how to:
  •  make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy);
  •  overcome a lack of motivation and willpower;
  •  design your environment to make success easier;
  •  get back on track when you fall off course;
...and much more.

Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.

Event:

Kate will host all of the participants for the second HR Readers Book Club event. We will have a continental breakfast ready to make the event truly social and enjoyable. All you need to do it:

Register for the event
Get the book: either through us or on your own
Read the book
Show up at the event and participate in a lively conversation

Harry S. Truman famously said, “Not All Readers Are Leaders, But All Leaders Are Readers”

About the Facilitator:

 Kate Newcom - Director, Human Resources, Baker Tilly Nova Scotia Inc.

Kate is a dynamic professional who has held progressive Human Resources roles over the past 12 years. With both union and non-unionized experience, she has a passion for people, with a focus on continuous improvement. For the last 5 years, Kate has led the HR practice at Baker Tilly NS Inc as the Director, Human Resources. As part of the firm’s professional management team, she oversees all strategic HR initiatives, including the development and implementation of an internal 360 review program, performance review process, career progression matrix, internal leadership training and development, policy development and full cycle recruitment.
Kate holds her CPHR designation and has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from St. Mary’s University. She loves her involvement with CPHR NS and sits on the PD Committee. In January 2020, after being nominated by the CEO and Managing Partner of Baker Tilly NS Inc, Kate was awarded the HR Award of Excellence by CPHR NS. Kate loves to travel and explore the outdoors. With the restrictions we all saw this year, she and her family enjoyed everything this wonderful province had to offer – camping for a combined 27 nights, seeing more than 7 provincial parks/campgrounds. She lives just outside of Halifax with her husband (Clint) and two children (Levi and Maya).

Pricing

BYOB (bring your own book) Members - $24.99
BYOB Future Members and Others - $49.99

Members - $59.99
Future Members and Others - $84.99