August 2025 TD Authors: What's on Your Bookshelf?

Ryan Decoste

Hidden Value: How to Reveal the Impact of Organizational Learning

By Dr. Keith Keating

This is a great read for learning and organizational development teams ready to level up and drive value through a partnership rooted in business impact and the science of learning. What I love most about this book is its simple yet profound approach to being a strategic practitioner who unlocks potential within individuals, teams, and the organization. It’s filled with tools that help L&D teams connect their work to real business results.

The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership

By Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Warner Klemp

A game-changer for both existing and aspiring leaders, this book invites readers to stop playing it safe and start leading with intention and responsibility. It challenges individuals to step back, take a pause, and reflect to better serve themselves and those whom they lead. The wisdom throughout offers a clear path for showing up differently in every moment that matters.

Tim Frost

The Accidental Instructional Designer: Learning Design for the Digital Age

By Cammy Bean

This book is a must-have for any learning and development professional. The book offers a strong framework for success and can give even a seasoned professional an insightful and engaging reflection of their work.

The eLearning & Instructional Design Roadmap

By Aubrey Cook

This book is a wonderful look at how to take an idea from thought to execution. It is engaging, accessible, and thoughtful as it guides instructional designers through the e-learning creation process.

The World Is Flat 3.0: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century

By Thomas L. Friedman

This book explains how globalization and technology have connected people more than ever. It's a thought-provoking look at how companies adapted to a new global footprint and emphasized global learning for an evolving workforce. Although it was published in 2007, there are many applicable takeaways on how technology is continually advancing and what companies must do to stay relevant.

Matt Csaki

The Data Storyteller’s Handbook

By Kat Greenbrook

Clear, concise, and refreshingly practical, Greenbrook’s Data Storyteller’s Handbook is ideal for anyone looking to turn data into meaningful stories. It’s full of actionable tips and an easy-to-follow framework that helps bridge the gap between analysts and decision makers.

Sue Kasko

How Leaders Learn

By David Novak

Active learning is essential for personal and professional growth. In this book, a variety of highly successful leaders from industry, sports, politics, and the military share how learning contributed to their careers. The author weaves their insights together into a guide for developing the habits, skills, and mindset of an active learner.