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Longlisted for the 2021 Porchlight Business Book Awards, Management & Workplace Culture
An expert takes on the crisis of income inequality, addressing the problems with our current compensation model, demystifying pay practices, and providing practical information employees can use when negotiating their salaries and discussing how we can close the gender and racial pay gap.
American workers are suffering economically and fewer are earning a living...
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Un estimulante desafío a nuestra forma de pensar sobre el trabajo, la tecnología, el progreso y lo que queremos del futuro.
En el siglo XIX, los trabajadores textiles ingleses respondieron a la introducción de nuevas tecnologías en la fábrica haciéndolas pedazos. Este activismo convergió en torno a un misterioso personaje denominado el rey Ludd. El movimiento ludita ha sido ridiculizado por los estudiosos como un esfuerzo retrógrado y, en...
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The second volume is giving answer's that many were afraid to ask. Since every Believer is an heir of Salvation; we have a right to inquire, says Ray Anderson. The Lord spoke unto Jeremiah and said, "... I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding" (Jeremiah 3:15).
A believer wants to know: Who is the Eternal Being - Where does God the Father live - Jesus admits, There is someone greater...
4) Musefood
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Winner of the 2012 IP Picks Best Poetry Award, musefood is modern, savvy and sharp-tongued verse at its best.
Ruckert's musings on women in contemporary life explore a subject not often visited through verse. What could have easily been flighty or frivolous is instead a witty and honest social commentary, intertwined with varying shades of comedy and poignancy.
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When Liam's sister dies, his world turns grey. He spends hours watching clouds crossing the wintry skies, hoping that Cassie is out there somewhere.
On the night before Liam's birthday, Cassie sails the Sky Dreamer to their home and drops anchor in a ghost gum tree. She invites Liam to climb aboard, and together the children go sailing through the Milky Way. But there are lessons Liam must learn before the Sky Dreamer returns home.
The Sky Dreamer...
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Impact of 2 Second Lean leads by example. See how Paul's revolutionary concept of making daily 2 second improvements continues to transform organizations around the globe. It has galvanized the business world with countless lives changed and their businesses reinvigorated by this basic and easily attainable goal. After a decade of Paul's 2 Second Lean concept circling the globe, these seemingly small two-second time and energy-saving improvements,...
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In this world, interconnectivity is in crisis. Functionality and financial rewards guide our working relations and are affecting our ability to relate to others and ourselves. The human perspective seems to be lost, leading to divided and less productive teams and organizations.
The Connection Quotient enables an honest, courageous and humane interconnection to form, while still focusing on financial outcomes and results. The CQ enables us to illuminate...
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A call center company CEO shares how businesses of all sizes can repeat his success by focusing on employee loyalty-and not outsourcing.
How many small businesses have a full-time coworker whose official title is "Queen of Fun and Laughter?" How many have a CEO and COO who dress in matador outfits for a company holiday video version of Dancing with the Stars?
Beryl is a "Top Small Workplace" because of one thing-its focus on people. Visitors report...
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Bestselling author of Who Do We Want to Be gives visionary leaders the tools to create organizations that foster generosity, creativity, and kindness in a chaotic world.
We are living in chaotic and contentious times. Tensions between people are reaching dangerously hateful proportions. Margaret Wheatley calls on leaders to resist, to forge communities that protect people from the destructive dynamics so prevalent today and rediscover and reawaken...
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As a leader, you already know that designing DEI initiatives that have a measurable impact is imperative. However, you also know that the path toward an anti-racist, purpose-driven culture is riddled with potential pitfalls that can lead to DEI programs that are, at best, ineffective or, at worst, harmful. Throwing more money at the same old programs and initiatives will not lead to achieving racial equity or addressing anti-Black racism, and will...
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Easy, practical guidance on how to make the most out of your mentorship journey.
Being a great mentor leads to thriving, engaged employees on both sides of the mentor-mentee relationship and helps drive renewed purpose. There are growing expectations and interest in business today that leaders will make themselves available as mentors to provide future leaders growth opportunities and help them grow in their roles. There is also plenty of evidence...
12) Positively Energizing Leadership: Virtuous Actions and Relationships That Create High Performance
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This practical guide, the first to show how leaders can achieve extraordinary results through the positive energy generated by virtuous interactions with employees, is written by one of the giants in the study of positive leadership.
This book is about one of the most important factors that leads to spectacular performance in organizations. Kim Cameron, a true pioneer in the study of positive leadership, offers validated scientific evidence that...
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The Powers is an exploration of ten key factors to create and manage a strong, resonant brand in either the B2B or B2C space.
Gone are the days when advertising gurus, research firms, and management consultants told a brand what to do and where to go. Today's top brands are built from the inside out, rooted in an authenticity that resonates deeply with employees, business partners, and customers. Through their use of vivid examples and real-life,...
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A guide to being the best leader possible in business, or anywhere.
Are you a manager or director climbing the ranks, a founder who's busy growing your army, or a formal leader in any field? If yes, you need to retain talented employees and inspire them to contribute their very best at work using methods that go beyond command-and-control leadership. So, how do you get the competitive edge in today's rapidly evolving workplace?
In Light a Fire in...
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"Remote Teams, Real Results" is your roadmap to unlocking the full potential of remote work. This comprehensive guide goes beyond buzzwords, giving you proven strategies from the world's most successful remote companies. Master communication, leadership, culture, and tech to build a distributed team that delivers exceptional results while fostering individual wellbeing."Remote Teams, Real Results" is your blueprint for transforming remote work from...
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Googling and guessing are not good leadership strategies.
Another landmark leadership book by Bobby Albert, True North Business provides the compass and roadmap required for the journey to meaningful success. Let's face it, the marketplace is more competitive and bewildering than ever. Leaders need a proven way to confidently chart their path and lead their people.
In True North Business, Bobby presents the True North principles that equip today's...
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Three Weeks' Notice, is a realistic job drama that mixes the millennial vibe of non-commitment to one job and the stigma of mental health within the young adult community.
This person has multiple personality disorder and ADHD helps cope with his diagnosis by helping others' in their job write the proverbial three weeks' notice for his coworkers and neighbors in the community. It includes all job quitting letter examples from the teacher to the barista...
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Wouldn't it be nice to have a decoder ring to understand how men think? Cracking The Boy's Club Code gives you creative strategies for winning respect from male coworkers and getting the outcomes you want. In a unique, engaging style respectful of both sexes, Michael Johnson outlines gender communication styles and how to work within them to enable more harmonious interoffice interactions. Learn communication strategies that help you get heard, appreciated...
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74 gigabytes (GB): This is the average amount of data our brains process each day, a number that is escalating. As the amount of information continues to increase, the business world becomes more complex, and workers at all levels end up feeling exhausted, leaders must find new ways to unify, inspire, and drive their organizations forward.
In The Human Edge Advantage, author Lisa Danels guides leaders on the art of being all in-how to create a wondrous...
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