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Des Moines Public Library business book pick: “The Problem with Change: And the Essential Nature of Human Performance,” by Ashley Goodall

Why you should read it: This is a book that pushes back against the common modern belief that a steady stream of change and disruption defines corporate life. In her 2024 book, leadership expert Ashley Goodall argues the opposite: that this corporate dogma has become harmful to businesses and organizations, and puts employees “in the blender” – a cycle of uncertainty, unease and upheaval.why it’s so important to master these skills now.