CPI’s listening and reading recommendations for 2022
The new year is often a time to take stock and reflect on the year that has passed, as well as make resolutions and plans for the year ahead. But, no matter what your resolutions may be, there’s nothing like starting off the year with a great book or insightful podcast to get you in a good frame of mind for the next 12 months.
So, as we embark on the beginning of 2022, we’ve gathered a selection of some of our favourite books and podcasts to help you start the new year off right. We hope this inspires you to pick up and read, or listen to one of these over the coming months — and if you have any of your own recommendations for us, please get in touch, we’re always looking for suggestions!
What to listen to
How to Citizen with Baratunde
This podcast by Baratunde Thurston reimagines the word “citizen” as a verb and encourages us to dream of different ways of working collectively to solve the wicked problems we all face. Baratunde has interviewed social justice leaders such as José Andrés, Valarie Kaur, and Heather McGhee. Excited to finish his recently released third season soon! — Brian Zuluaga, Associate, North America
The Long Time Academy
With a cast of wonderful speakers and rich topics, this podcast explores how we engage with time, and how this shapes our ability to become good ancestors. There are also lots of bonus activities, and options for joining the Long Time Community, which makes it feel less like a podcast, and more like a movement. I found this podcast thought provoking and inspiring. — Thea Snow, Director, ANZ
What to read
Bewilderment by Richard Powers
A beautiful, haunting novel by the author of The Overstory. I actually didn’t love this book while I was reading it, but I can’t get it out of my head, which says something! — Thea Snow, Director, ANZ
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker
This book helped me to rethink how we come together and why, in large moments and small. It pushed me to question how I can structure personal and professional events to create a unique, meaningful, and personal experience. — Kate Stenclik, Program Manager, North America
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Originally published at https://www.centreforpublicimpact.org.
