LinkedIn HR chief recommends 3 books to all new managers

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LinkedIn SVP of Global Talent Organization Pat Wadors

As the head of HR for LinkedIn, the professional social network with more than 400 million active users around the world, Pat Wadors is constantly having conversations about what tools and resources managers and their employees need to succeed.

She says learned two fundamental truths about management:

1. Great managers need to be passionate about developing the talents of others, but they don't need to fit into a certain personality type.

2. To make the most of a team, its leader needs to discover what motivates each employee, and then be transparent about ensuring their needs are met.

We recently spoke with Wadors, and she shared the "trifecta" of business books she recommends all new managers read.