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Josh Bersin

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in Brookline, Mass., The United States

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Business, History, Spirituality

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Peter Drucker

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I am a passionate industry analyst, researcher, writer, and keynote speaker on all aspects of corporate leadership, talent management, HR, and technology.

I'm also the founder and Principal at one of the leading HR research and analyst firms, Bersin by Deloitte.

Originally trained as an engineer, I've always loved to read and write, and credit my high school english teacher and debate coach who developed my love for discussion, argument, and analytic thinking.

My professional life has focused on helping HR professionals, business leaders, and young entrepreneurs understand how to drive impact in their organizations. I'm fascinated by the people side of business, and after 30+ years working in technology and other companies, I try to bring a p ...more

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	Irresistible: The Seven Secrets of the World's Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations 4.06 avg rating — 255 ratings — published 2022 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	HBR's 10 Must Reads on Building a Great Culture by Harvard Business Review, Rebecca Lam (Narrator), Walter Dixon (Narrator) 3.93 avg rating — 172 ratings — published 2019 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Inside Gig: How Sharing Untapped Talent Across Boundaries Unleashes Organizational Capacity by Edie Goldberg, Kelley Steven-Waiss, Josh Bersin (Goodreads Author) (Foreword) 3.52 avg rating — 33 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Blended Learning Book: Best Practices, Proven Methodologies, and Lessons Learned 4.25 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2004 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Training Measurement Book: Best Practices, Proven Methodologies, and Practical Approaches 3.67 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2008 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	HR Technology 2021: The Definitive Guide: Everything you want to know about buying, implementing, and investing in HR Technology 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Understanding HR Technology: 2019-2020 Edition: Making Sense of HR Technology For Your Company it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beyond Engagement: Seven Management Innovations that Make Companies Irresistible 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Case for Good Jobs: How Great Companies Bring Dignity, Pay, and Meaning to Everyone's Work

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The Journal of Henry David Thoreau, 1837-1861 (New York Review Books Classics)

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ugh Fairly simplistic very judgmental and a bit racist. I read it just to understand what the right wing is all about.
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