RESOURCES
I’m always looking for great resources to share. Here are some to start.
Please send me your suggestions; I’d love to learn about them.
Many thx,
Rhoda
Rhoda@rhodaco.com
Career, Leadership, and Meaningful Work
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I Study Successful People. They Have One Habit in Common
Source: The New York Times
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Career growth is a higher priority for Gen Z than work-life balance
This Fortune article explores Gen Z interns’ leadership ambitions and why critical thinking, judgment, and communication may matter even more in an AI-shaped workplace.
Source: Fortune
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2026 Gen Z and Millennial Survey
Deloitte’s global survey examines how Gen Zs and millennials are balancing stability, skills, well-being, leadership ambitions, and sustainable career growth.
Source: Deloitte
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Gen Z, ambition, and meaningful careers
Important article focused on hope and what it takes to live a meaningful and joyful life.
Source: The New York Times
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Gen Z, trade schools, AI, and college
Trade careers are a strong option, and the value of abstract, conceptual, and analytical skills are still needed for navigating complex situations.
Source: The New York Times
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Five Human Skills AI Still Can’t Match—and Why They Could Save Your Job
Source: Los Angeles Times
Books, Video, and Podcasts
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How to Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work, by Jodi Kantor
Good book for people in the first five years of their careers. It is a guide to getting started in one’s career.
Source: Related video
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Happiness and career fulfillment podcast
The episode focuses on optimizing happiness and offers a complementary angle to career fulfillment.
Source: Apple Podcasts
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Additional reference: Esther Perel and Priya Parker podcast
Source: Apple Podcasts
Research and Thought Leadership
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M² Hope Study — full, final report
Study recommends how to build and maintain hope, resilience, and career direction. The report itself was attached to the email rather than linked.
Source: Institute for Experiential Jewish Education
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Sho Dewan and the Workhap community
Sho Dewan is an online-presence reference. His work is impressive and wanted to discuss which parts of his approach she should adopt.
Source: Workhap community
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Abby Friedman Educational Consulting launch announcement
New-business announcement example of how a consulting practice presents its services and announces a launch.
Source: Abby Friedman Educational Consulting

