On Our Minds
Whether you’re looking for a beach read or something to listen to on your daily commute, the On-Ramps team has you covered. We’re sharing some of our favorite podcasts and books that are shaping how we think about leadership, equity, and work.
Podcasts
WorkLife with Adam Grant
From TED Audio Collective and Transmitter Media
What it’s about
Organizational psychologist Adam Grant interviews leaders in the fields of business, sports, science, psychology, and more to discover how we can all cultivate healthy relationships, overcome challenges, and achieve a better work life.
Why we love it
My favorite episode is “Rethinking Career Decline”. It talks about reinvigorating your career once you have been in it for a while. After listening to it, I found myself feeling personally energized and inspired.
- Michelle Kedem (she/her), Founding Partner
Women at Work
From The Harvard Business Review
What it’s about
Through expert interviews and personal experience, Harvard Business Review editor Amy Bernstein and contributing editor Amy Gallo unpack gender discrimination in the workplace—from advocating for equal pay to interrupting male colleagues—and offer listeners practical advice on how to navigate it.
Why we love it
Their episodes feature fascinating guest speakers and draw upon all the latest and greatest research. They focus on a wide variety of workplace topics and challenges with a DEI lens including—but not limited to—gender.
– Monica Landy (she/her), Search Consultant
Werk Stories
From Joi Louviere
What it’s about
Women of color talk to host Joi Louviere about their experiences with workplace bias, bad bosses, racist hiring practices, and more, offering invaluable advice for fellow women of color navigating the professional world and crucial insight for allies.
Why we love it
The episode “ADH-Determined: Dani’s Werk Story” shares Dani’s story as a Black woman who was diagnosed with ADHD later on in her life. It highlights how neurodivergence for those socialized as girls often goes undiagnosed and overlooked and explores how neurodivergence is perceived in society in general and specifically in the workplace, giving managers excellent insight into how to support neurodivergent team members.
– Andrew Sun-Acosta (he/him), Search Associate
Making the Workplace More Equitable for Trans People
From NPR’s LIFE KIT
What it’s about
Drawing on personal and professional experiences, Gender Reveal podcast host Tuck Woodstock, Deputy Director of Transgender Justices at the ACLU’s LGBT & HIV Project Chase Strangio, and Executive Editor at Condé Nast Meredith Talusan tackle real questions about how to make the workplace safer and more equitable for trans people.
Why we love it
With trans rights under attack across the country, it's more important than ever that we work to make our workplaces and team cultures more inclusive and safe for trans folks. The host and guests are true subject matter experts and engaging speakers who leave the listener with a concrete idea of how to support trans team members.
– Andrew Sun-Acosta (he/him), Search Associate
Books
Management in a Changing World: How to Manage for Equity, Sustainability, and Results
from The Management Center
What it’s about
With a specific focus on nonprofit and educational organizations, authors Jakada Imani, Monna Wong, and Bex Ahuja combine new approaches, strategies, and stories with time-tested tools to help managers and their teams thrive.
Why we love it
It provides a practical “how-to” guide for managers at nonprofit and social change organizations with a greater focus on equity than their previous books.
– Shanna Masdea (she/her), Search Consultant
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
By Joseph Murphy
What it’s about
A classic in the self-help genre, this book argues that the beliefs we hold in our subconscious are key to unlocking our full potential and provides techniques and exercises to help readers reframe their thoughts to achieve success.
Why we love it
It's an old book but it's remained relevant since its publication in 1963. Dr. Murphy simplifies metaphysical principles so everyone can understand and use them in a practical way. I use the book as a reminder to pay close attention to my thoughts and emotions.
–Talei Tarakinikini (she/her), Search Associate
