Turning Pages & Ideas into Action: ADEDC Book Club

July 1, 2025

At Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission (ADEDC), leadership isn't just about strategy and spreadsheets—it’s about personal growth, professional development, and empowering each other to lead with purpose. That’s why our President & CEO, Jana Dyke, recently launched the ADEDC Team Book Club as a fresh and engaging way to spark conversation, build connection, and inspire forward-thinking leadership within our organization.

Our first selection? Call an Audible: Let My Pivot from Harvard Law to NFL Coach Inspire Your Transition by Daron K. Roberts. This best-selling memoir and leadership guide has already fueled powerful reflections among our team.

With topics that challenge us to think deeply about our direction, impact, and influence, the book has led to questions like:

• Are you in the rooms you need to be in?

• Who are your champions?

• Do you have the tools to bring value?

• Are you celebrating the green flags, or just dwelling on the red ones?

These questions are more than food for thought—they’re catalysts for growth, encouraging our team to examine how we show up in our work, in our community, and in support of one another. As we continue through the pages together, we’re reminded that growth doesn’t always come from comfort zones—it comes from intentional shifts, honest conversations, and the courage to "call an audible" when necessary.

At ADEDC, we’re proud to cultivate a culture of learning and leadership. Because when we invest in our team, we invest in the future of Albany-Dougherty. Stay tuned as we share more insights from our reading journey—and maybe even our next title.