As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des Moines Public Library’s six locations and online at dmpl.org. And find information on how to get a FREE library card and all its benefits at dmpl.org/get-carded.

Des Moines Public Library business book pick: “Rituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines into Workplace Magic” by Erica Keswin.

Why you should read it: Modern work life is a series of rituals, from morning coffee to weekly scheduled meetings with your teams. This book shows how those rituals can actually build a stronger sense of belonging, community and empowerment with a company – when done properly. Keswin researched successful companies like Starbucks and Chipotle to craft a blueprint for companies to build more employee engagement and create stronger workforces.