June Professional Development Updates

This June, Learning, Development, and Engagement is shining a spotlight on self-care as an essential part of professional growth! In the midst of daily responsibilities, it is easy to put our own well-being on the back burner. But the truth is that taking care of yourself is not a break from your goals; it is a strategy for achieving them.

When we intentionally create space for rest, reflection, and renewal, we unlock greater clarity, resilience, and creativity. This month, we’re bringing you resources, courses, and tools to help you manage stress, set boundaries, nurture emotional well-being, and reconnect with what gives your work meaning.

We invite you to slow down, check in, and invest in you. Explore this month’s digest below and visit the LDE website for more.

LDE Book Club

This month’s featured LDE Book Club read is all about cultivating good decision-making to have a positive ripple effect on your life:

LDE Book Club: Farsighted Decisions - Drawing on behavioral psychology, neuroscience, military strategy, and management theory, Steven Johnson, author of Farsighted: How We Make the Decisions That Matter the Most, makes a compelling case that typical decision-making processes are too narrow and highlights the benefits of a more full-spectrum approach.

Use our self-paced Workday Learning course and discussion templates to start your own book club! If you resonate with the content of the course, you can borrow the full book through the LDE Lending Library for deeper reading!

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Explore these self-paced learning opportunities to build care for your self protect your well-being this summer:

Good Vibes, Good Life: We spend much of our lives caring for and caring about others, but what about ourselves? This audio-only course explores how your thoughts dictate your reality, how to cut toxic people out of your life, and how to become more secure.
Nano Tips for Avoiding Burnout with Kim Kaupe: Kim Kaupe explains why leaning out of work (and not into it) is essential if you feel burnout coming on. Kim—an entrepreneur who juggles working at her creative agency, speaking, podcasting, and teaching—understands how easy it is for “busy” to turn into “burnout.” Here, she shares practical steps you can take to recognize the signs of burnout and maneuver past it.
Wellbeing as a Habit: Tips and Best Practices: Join Dr. Gemma Leigh Roberts on a holistic journey to enhance your wellbeing. This course offers a treasure trove of wellness tips and strategies, from reframing thoughts to embracing nature.

To access more LinkedIn Learning courses, go to Workday Learning, select “Search for Available Learning,” and filter by “LinkedIn Learning” under “Content Type.”

Essential Reads from the LDE Lending Library

Fuel your self-care journey with this curated selection of thoughtful reads from the LDE Lending Library:

“Taking Care of Yourself (HBR Working Parents Series)” by Harvard Business Review: Too many working parents focus solely on those around them, including their families, their work, and a never-ending list of other commitments, and lose sight of what they need themselves. HBR offers expert advice to help you identify what you value most at work and at home, make choices that align with those values, and be the best version of yourself for both your job and your family.
“Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements” by Jim Harter and Tom Rath: This book offers a holistic view of lifelong wellbeing, helping you enjoy each day, get more out of life, and support the wellbeing of those around you.
“How Full Is Your Bucket? Positive Strategies For Work And Life” by Donald O. Clifton and Tom Rath: Clifton and Rath reveal how even the briefest interactions affect your relationships, productivity, health, and longevity. Organized around a simple metaphor of a dipper and a bucket, and grounded in 50 years of research, this book will show you how to greatly increase the positive moments in your work and your life, while reducing the negative.

Visit the virtual LDE Lending Library to check out these titles and more.

Explore LDE Next Level

Explore the LDE Next Level courses in Workday Learning! These self-paced courses are designed to boost both your skills and mindset. From leadership styles to empathy and remote team management, you can access a variety of topics to support your growth. Start today and consider adding LDE Next Level to your June self-care plan. Check out courses like:

LDE Next Level: The Basics of Managing Stress - In this course, you’ll learn the basics of managing stress. First, you’ll discover what stress is and how your body responds to it. Then, you’ll learn common stress triggers and how to manage them.

Explore all offerings here.

LDE’s Quick Tip of the Month

This month, give yourself permission to pause. Even a few minutes a day can make a big difference. Try this:

Morning check-in: Before opening your inbox, take 3 deep breaths and ask yourself, What do I need today to help me succeed?
Midday reset: Step outside, stretch, or journal to refresh your focus.
Evening unwind: Reflect on one thing you’re grateful for and consider one thing you can do to take care of yourself tomorrow. Let these thoughts anchor you after a long day.

Remember that self-care creates sustainability. Let June be the month you reconnect with your well-being and step into summer feeling grounded and renewed.