It's no wonder that Beth is the world's leading expert on belonging. She is a true leader, and Braving the Workplace, will change your life. The world needs Beth's message and she will transform the way you show up in your own life. Everyone needs to read this book, EVERYONE!
Chester Elton, #1 New York Times bestselling author of All In and Leading with Gratitude
Braving the Workplace addresses one of the least talked about dynamics of the workplace. What does it mean to belong at work? Through Beth's personal experience and careful research, she has given us a guide to doing more than just fitting in at work. She has blessed us with a blueprint for belonging.
Dr. Paula Stone Williams, TED Speaker and author of As a Woman: What I Learned About Power, Sex, and the Patriarchy After I Transitioned
Braving the Workplace should be visible, applied, and create joy! Beths ideas, stories, and tools help me experience belonging by accepting myself, being vulnerable, and braving the workplace so that the workplace works for me.
Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor at Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and partner at The RBL Group
Braving the Workplace is a must-read for anyone struggling to maintain equilibrium in an upside-down world. Which is pretty much all of us. Dr. Beth Kaplan shares practical coping skills augmented with stories that deepen her message. The book also includes handy self-assessments and thought-provoking questions that enable the reader to consider where they are now, what they may wish to change, and, if they change, how to get there.
John Baldoni, member of 100 Coaches and author of many books, including Grace Under Pressure: Leading Through Change and Crisis,
In today's fast-paced world, authentic leadership is more critical than ever. Braving the Workplace isn't just another leadership book; it's a practical tool that helps leaders create environments where everyone feels valued and connected. It's not about grand pronouncements, but the daily actions that make a difference.
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 executive coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Wont Get You There
If you've recently asked yourself, 'Am I truly happy at work? Am I my best self?' now is the time to do something about it. Braving the Workplace will give you everything you need.
Adrian Gostick, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Carrot Principle, Culture Guru, and host of the Anxiety at Work Podcast
Dr. Beth Kaplan explores what it means to belong in the modern work environment. Every C-Suite executive needs to understand and define the next era of workplace dynamics. Dr. Kaplan's ability to blend research with actionable, exec-level insights is an accelerant to transforming workplaces for the better.
Brian Solis, world-renowned digital anthropologist, futurist, and head of global innovation at ServiceNow
Braving the Workplace is an essential read for leaders who recognize the value of seeing employees as whole individuals. Dr. Kaplan expertly illustrates how a culture of belonging builds a supportive environment where people feel truly valued and connected. This book is a powerful guide for creating workplaces that not only drive success but also elevate the human experience.
John Spence, global thought leader in business and leadership
Beth Kaplan's Braving the Workplace is essential reading for today's work environment, offering practical tips to achieve success while prioritizing mental health. It encourages viewing jobs as actions, not just titles, fostering a balanced and fulfilling career. Highly recommended for anyone seeking workplace success and well-being.
Michael Levitt, chief burnout officer at Breakfast Leadership Network
Beth has achieved something truly transformative in this book. She has not only shared her deeply personal journey but also managed to turn her lived experience into a normative guide that can inspire and empower a wide readership. Though not lengthy, this book is a powerful and vibrant testament to the potential for change at work and in life. Her ultimate aim is to make work work better than it does now. She wants the workplace to take people and their whole selves into account. She acknowledges that work is not only part of life but a significant and enduring part of life. A great work experience has impact way beyond the workplace, and a poor, negative work experience can destroy ones sense of self. Beth is unshrinkingly confrontational with herself. She looks at herself and her life experiences in the mirror and is unblinkingly honest. She turns this honesty into positive energy and ensures that everything she says resonates beyond her experience. This builds into the final chapter, where she discusses the workforce, work, and what needs to be done to make the workplace decent, more human, and resonant. Beth points out how important work is for our identities and self-belief. She also forcibly points out that we are all bigger than our jobs, and if we define ourselves by our jobs, we miss out on the rich bonus of bringing our whole selves to work. This is an essential message. If you work for a company that denies you the opportunity to be yourself, the outcome is clear: find someone or an employer who will allow you to do that. Your life will be richer and more fulfilling, and you will be more productive and creative as a result.
Dr. Nigel Paine, co-presenter at Learning Now TV and bestselling author of The Learning Challenge, Building Leadership Development Programmes that Work and Workplace Learning: How to Build a Culture of Continuous Employee Development
Dr. Beth Kaplans insightful book, Braving the Workplace, is a must-read for many audiences but perhaps most especially for corporate managers. Historical and generational trends in belonging, identity, and work-life balance are not just explained here but pieced together like a jigsaw puzzle that forms the roadmap for a corporate culture that can perform without sacrificing self. Dr. Kaplan brilliantly weaves in her own personal stories, self-tests for the readers, and offers antidotes from a lifetime of considered thought on the complex topic of belonging.
Anthony Costello, CEO of Medidata
Who plays the most pivotal role in employee belonging and psychological safety? The simple but profound answer is managers. People managers throughout any organization have, whether aware of it or not, agreed to take on one of the most important roles in society. Managers are responsible for engaging and enabling peopleas individuals and as teamsto do great work while learning and growing as human beings. Their impact has spillover effects into employees' lives. Beth Kaplan explains in detail why this is true and in Braving the Workplace offers ideas and practices for becoming a great manager.
Amy C Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School and author of Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well
Stop trying to fit in. You don't have to mold yourself into something you're not so that other people like you. It's time to be who YOU are and go after what you want. Let this book be your guide to get you there.
Mel Robbins, bestselling author and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast
