Work Culture Leadership

Recent best-selling books have completely altered the way we understand how humans work and play together. Zina Sutch and Patrick Malone hope to flip a light switch and illuminate, above all else, that leadership begins with heart and soul. In five succinct chapters, they show that we lead best when we tap into our genetically driven human nature to love and nurture, connect and trust. This book seeks to reintroduce the warmth of human interaction and emotion into the leadership tool kit.

As management ages and prepares to work longer than previous generations, and Millennials join companies at steady rate, companies are suffering through tension and dissonance between Millennials and Boomers, and realizing that they can't just wait for management to age out to fix it. Finding productive ways to work across the generation gap is essential, and the organizations that do this well will have significant strategic advantages over those that don't.

Teams Unleashed provides a map and compass for engaged, sustainable, and improved team performance. This practical approach uses the everyday language of teams to highlight what's working, and uncover what's not, and gives teams the tools to incorporate new practices that build team effectiveness. This is an approach proven in the real world of teams since 2005 and used by thousands of teams worldwide.

Joe Ferreira specializes in spectacular turnarounds. However, none of Joe’s hard-won personal or professional successes prepared him for becoming the CEO of an organization the same week it was threatened with imminent dissolution by the United States government. Faced with a toxic legacy culture and the worst performance metrics in his industry, Joe drew upon his most momentous personal and professional life experiences. A management memoir, the story of Uncomfortable Inclusion will intrigue, infuriate, and inspire leaders who are eager to turn their organizations into world leaders.

The Ape in the Corner Office connects with the day-to-day of the workplace because it helps explain what people are really concerned about: How come he got the wing chair with the gold trim? How can I survive as that big ape's subordinate without becoming a spineless yes-man? Why does being a lone wolf mean being a loser? And, yes, why is it that jerks seem to prosper, at least in the short run?

Research shows that 1 in 4 adults will have a mental health issue in their lifetime, and yet we're still ill-equipped at work to address this common experience. The HBR Guide to Better Mental Health at Work collects advice from a variety of experts on addressing an array of mental health issues in the workplace, from supporting someone in a panic attack to navigating sensitive conversations to creating systemic and structural supports for all employees. Whether you suffer from a chronic condition or you manage someone who does, you'll find practical advice.

The small-business guru behind Duct Tape Marketing and The Referral Engine teaches listeners how to establish lasting commitment in their employees, customers, and businesses. Why are some companies able to generate committed, long-term customers while others struggle to stay afloat? Why do the employees of some organizations fully dedicate themselves while others punch the clock without enthusiasm?

Von half bis full remote: Das erste umfassende Hörbuch zu hybridem Arbeiten im deutschsprachigen Raum. Die Corona-Krise hat Unternehmen von heute auf morgen vor die Herausforderung gestellt, Mitarbeiter ins Homeoffice zu schicken. Und diese haben die Vorzüge der neuen Arbeitsweise schätzen gelernt. Wir erleben gerade einen Quantensprung in unserer Arbeitswelt, denn die jahrzehntelang vorherrschende Nine-to-five-Präsenzkultur wird von immer mehr Mitarbeitern als für ihre Lebenssituation unpassend abgelehnt.

Bestselling author Peter Block is a true visionary: author of the classic Flawless Consulting, his work is about empowerment, stewardship, chosen accountability, and reconciliation of community. In The Empowered Manager, he returns his eye toward management to renew our efforts to create a shift in the traditional hierarchy. Twenty years after the original book, Block talks of why it is so difficult to both open the door to empowerment and more importantly, have people walk through it.

The Great Resignation served as a wake-up call. Today, the best companies have to compete for the best employees and it’s not just about the size of the paycheck; it’s about performing meaningful work that creates value. I made this audiobook to give every company—your company—a road map to relevance and competitiveness, and to help make Happy Work a reality.

When we do better work, we live better lives. Share before you’re ready. Get more agreements. Have difficult conversations. These are a few of the practical but profound ideas Lessonly CEO Max Yoder shares in Do Better Work. No matter your rank or role, if you want to see more understanding, accountability, and progress on your team, these stories and examples are for you.

Discover how the nation’s largest senior living operator answered the call posed by the greatest public health crisis in 100 years with courage and resilience. CEO Cindy Baier shares a mesmerizing, behind-the-scenes look at how Brookdale Senior Living navigated the COVID-19 pandemic as she stood at the helm of a company with $3.5 billion of revenue in 2020. Woven together with her own personal accounts, Cindy highlights the broad symphony of voices and diverse cast of players who proved pivotal in helping save lives.

Award-winning executive and journalist Shari Dunn combines deep research with enlightening interviews and anecdotes from across the broad spectrum of her career to uncover the history of Competency Checking, how it manifests in the workplace, and what can be done to change it. Competency checking, Dunn argues, continues to be practiced consciously and unconsciously and is the key reason why Black people and other people of color are underrepresented in so many industries and why there continues to be a revolving door of Black talent even after the hiring surges of 2020.

In The Energy of Success, award-winning energy expert Rebecca Ahmed reveals precisely how to shift your physical, emotional, and mental potential through proven, easy-to-use strategies you can start using today. When you learn to shift your own and your team's energy (even if you are not in charge!), you will immediately increase their joy and enthusiasm, transform your workplace, and infuse positivity into your workplace . . . for everyone.

In the global turmoil of 2008, Andrew Moore took charge of a declining real estate business in a troubled market. Managing short-term behavior through the language of organisational values, he and his team developed a culture that not only steadied the business, but reversed its fortunes. This book explains how. Andrew Moore has done something remarkable - he's made culture real, tangible and actionable. This is a wonderfully honest and well-written testimony to the power of organisational culture.

Alle reden von New Work, Agilität und Digitalisierung. Doch was bleibt von all diesen Ansätzen übrig, wenn der Scrum-Workshop zu Ende ist? Oft holt der Unternehmensalltag die gerade noch auf Teamwork und Innovation gestimmten Teilnehmer schneller ein als sie New Work buchstabieren können: Abteilungen, Hierarchien und die mit ihnen verbundenen Rituale stehen echter Zusammenarbeit im Weg. Wuchernde Regeln und Vorschriften, feste Prozesse und Anreizsysteme transportieren nicht den Geist von Inspiration, Kreativität und Kollaboration, sondern programmieren stattdessen unser Verhalten auf Konformität.

SPIEGEL Bestseller. Janina Kugel ist eine der bekanntesten Top-Managerinnen Deutschlands und die Expertin, wenn es um Themen wie Diversität, New Work und Digitalisierung geht. Über viele Jahre war sie im Vorstand der Siemens AG zuständig für rund 380.000 Mitarbeiter. Mit frischen und innovativen Ideen schaffte sie es, die Unternehmenskultur des Großkonzerns Schritt für Schritt zu verändern - raus aus starren Strukturen, hin zu einem offenen und flexiblen Umgang, den Mensch immer im Mittelpunkt.

Would you describe your workplace as "happy"? From the moment you begin each work day, you contribute to its culture. With your behavior, communications, and attitude, you can impact your overall happiness and that of your co-workers in the workplace. Taking a few simple and creative actions can all build up to happy workplace culture. How? This book offers 100 ways to choose from.

In today’s evolving workforce, embracing Neurodiversity isn’t just about inclusion—it’s about unlocking innovation, creativity, and productivity. Participants will gain a deep understanding of neurodivergent conditions such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, and more, while discovering how to foster environments where all employees can thrive. The audiobook moves beyond traditional awareness to actionable solutions, offering insights into inclusive hiring, workplace adaptations, and strengths-based approaches that maximize the potential of neurodivergent talent.

Many employees now show up for work not just to do their jobs but also to discover, debate, and digest important social issues. A growing number of workers want to have an impact in the world, and their preferences are a prompt for employers to be more mindful of the role of business in driving societal change, starting with what people experience at work.