Workplace Culture

Will Guidara was twenty-six when he took the helm of Eleven Madison Park, a struggling two-star brasserie that had never quite lived up to its majestic room. Eleven years later, EMP was named the best restaurant in the world. How did Guidara pull off this unprecedented transformation?

Too many workplaces are driven by cynicism, paranoia, and self-interest. But the best ones foster trust and cooperation because their leaders build what Sinek calls a "Circle of Safety" that separates the security inside the team from the challenges outside....

The idea is simple: You don't have to choose between being a pushover and a jerk. Using Radical Candor - avoiding the perils of Obnoxious Aggression, Manipulative Insincerity, and Ruinous Empathy - you can be kind and clear at the same time....

Exploring a simple way to take the fear and anxiety out of managing the future, Who Moved My Cheese? can help you discover how to anticipate, acknowledge, and accept change in order to have a positive impact on your job, your relationships, and every aspect of your life....

Legendary venture capitalist John Doerr reveals how the goal-setting system of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) has helped tech giants from Intel to Google achieve explosive growth - and how it can help any organization thrive....

In this timeless guide on maximizing teams to achieve outstanding business success, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Who’s Got Your Back, and Never Eat Alone distills his years of experience coaching teams at Fortune 500 companies and startup unicorns to optimize team performance.

In Indistractable, Eyal reveals the hidden psychology driving us to distraction. He describes why solving the problem is not as simple as swearing off our devices: Abstinence is impractical and often makes us want more....

The retired four-star general and and best-selling author of My Share of the Task shares a powerful new leadership model. Former General Stanley McChrystal held a key position for much of the War on Terror, as head of the Joint Special Operations Command....

For generations, we have focused on the individual drivers of success: Passion, hard work, talent, and luck. But in today’s dramatically reconfigured world, success is increasingly dependent on how we interact with others....

Author Kim Scott was an executive at Google and then at Apple, where she developed a class on how to be a good boss....

It's possible to be a driven entrepreneur and have inner peace. With ten simple disciplines, this guide will help listeners make a bigger impact while increasing their freedom and creativity.

Stephen M.R. Covey has made it his life’s work to understand trust in leadership and organizations. In Trust and Inspire, he offers a simple yet bold solution: to shift from this “command and control” model to a leadership style of “trust and inspire.”....

An international business expert helps you understand and navigate cultural differences in this insightful and practical guide, perfect for both your work and personal life....

In Impact Players, New York Times best-selling author and researcher Liz Wiseman reveals the secrets of these stellar professionals who play the game at a higher level....

It’s time to take your business to the next level....

Building a successful career in the world of remote work, hybrid schedules, and a lack of work/life balance is not easy. By confronting the lies we are told about building a career, this book will bring you one step closer to the epiphany that will change your life....

From the visionary head of Google's innovative People Operations comes a groundbreaking inquiry into the philosophy of work - and a blueprint for attracting the most spectacular talent to your business and ensuring that they succeed....

Open and transparent communication is essential for benefit communications as well as employee engagement. Organizations may empower their workers with important information and foster a sense of gratitude and belonging by skillfully conveying the available perks.

From best-selling writer David Graeber, a powerful argument against the rise of meaningless, unfulfilling jobs and their consequences....

Self-made billionaire Sam Zell consistently sees what others don't....

It's time to ditch the old leadership playbook and Begin With WE—a groundbreaking guide that redefines what it means to lead with integrity, purpose, and authenticity—penned by a former Fortune 10 executive who led tens of thousands of employees around the globe.

Vivid Vision is a revolutionary tool that will help owners, CEOs, and senior managers create inspirational, detailed, and actionable three-year mission statements for their companies....

Beyond the Hammer offers a simple yet powerful approach to creating a team where everyone is aligned, and properly positioned to win.

Team Topologies is a practical, step-by-step, adaptive model for organizational design and team interaction based on four fundamental team types and three team interaction patterns....

In this new Jon Gordon fable The 7 Commitments of Great Teams, Tim is struggling to lead his team at work: projects are falling flat, morale is low, and his leadership ability is in question from higher-ups.

Most of us spend a third of our waking lives at work. Work shapes our schedules, relationships, identities, and economies—but is it actually making us happy? This crucial question is explored in depth by leading Oxford researchers Jan-Emmanuel De Neve and George Ward, who provide the richest, most comprehensive picture of workplace wellbeing yet. In Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters, the authors clarify what workplace wellbeing is (and is not) and offer a framework for how businesses can approach and improve it

LeaderThink: The Ultimate Blueprint for Inspired, Impactful, and Legacy-Driven Leadership Are you ready to break free from outdated leadership tactics and step into a more visionary, purpose-driven, and future-ready version of yourself? LeaderThink: 15 Great Ideas to Improve Your Leadership Competence is more than a leadership book—it’s a masterclass in transformational thinking for modern leaders who want to make a meaningful impact. Whether you're a CEO, team leader, entrepreneur, coach, or aspiring changemaker, this groundbreaking leadership guide gives you the tools to think ...

In The World Is Your Office, Harvard Business School professor Prithwiraj Choudhury, who has been studying this phenomenon for over a decade, takes listeners inside the trailblazing companies that are going all-in on work-from-anywhere (WFA) policies. From startups and nonprofits to government agencies and large corporations, Choudhury's research shows why and how these organizations are benefiting.

Explore the evolving world of management with current insights and research. In today's rapidly evolving business world, staying ahead requires a deep understanding of current challenges and current research. This book brings together a number of academics and practitioners to explore the pressing issues shaping the landscape of management. Discover the unique career challenges and gender disparities within the creative industries. Explore the surprising similarities in emotional exhaustion experienced by academics across different cultures. Understand how effective leadership and trust are...

Out of Emotional Availability—Please Redirect Your Expectations Accordingly Are you the unofficial therapist, overworked team player, unpaid family Uber driver, and the one who always ends up hosting the baby shower you didn’t even know was happening? Congratulations! You, my friend, need this book more than your boss needs “just one more quick favor.” Welcome to Setting Boundaries, the hilariously relatable, science-backed, real-talk guide to saying no without guilt—and without needing a therapist on speed dial (though no judgment if you have one). Sloane Hart, professional ...

We’ve been duped into believing a number of unhelpful notions about starting and leading a successful company, not least of all that profit and purpose are mutually exclusive. Rob Craven believes that we can evolve toward a better kind of capitalism. Infuse purpose and passion into all parts of your company so that as your business grows and flourishes, so does your impact.

Discover a groundbreaking exploration of AI-driven workforce analytics, talent intelligence, and predictive hiring strategies. As AI reshapes how organizations approach recruitment, this book equips HR leaders, recruiters, and workforce strategists with the tools to harness AI effectively. Author Mike Wolford breaks down complex AI methodologies into real-world applications, demonstrating how AI can enhance talent intelligence, forecast labor market trends, and optimize hiring decisions. With case studies, AI-powered prompts, and actionable insights, this book provides a step-by-step guide ...

Psychologist and organizational behavior expert Dr. Karen Bridbord sheds light on how nurturing strong work relationships can lead to unmatched productivity and greater overall wellness throughout an organization and among its staff. Through compelling research and insightful case studies, Bridbord reveals the detrimental impact dysfunctional relationships can have on both personal and business achievements, and how to come back from "relationship system failure."

Providing performance feedback is one of the most challenging tasks leaders face. Feedback often sparks frustration and fear for both leaders and their teams. Why? Because there is a disconnect between what leaders think they are communicating and what employees receive. In this essential book, leadership experts Mashihi and Nowack offer leaders their four-part Performance Feedback Coaching Model, designed to bridge this gap.

Women are in the majority of the college-educated talent pool and are increasingly represented in positions of leadership in business and society. Why then are women withdrawing from top-tier positions in unprecedented numbers? The linear, unyielding, single-minded approach to success forged by men will never lead women and non-binary people to the heart of fulfillment. We are not designed for the straight and narrow path. In Spiraling Upward, Wendy Wallbridge offers a step-by-step roadmap for professionals to unlock their power and achieve success on their own terms.

In How To Build “ Kingdom-Minded” Organizations, author, speaker and accomplished HR consultant Mark A. Griffin gives Christian leaders encouragement in building values-led organizations during these difficult economic times. Most importunately Mark shows you how to make it happen. Using a model he developed through years of organizational development experiences, Mark demonstrates how to integrate your Mission, Vision and Values into all of your HR practices. This ensures your Christ centered culture is integrated into your organization and maintained into the future.

We all have a personal brand—our own unique core essence that we mold and modify over time. This brand is presented to the world in situations ranging from casual to professional. Although members of Generation Z are unique individuals, they do have some things in common that affect their personal brands. As business leaders and hiring managers, it is more important than ever to understand the unique strengths and challenges of working with Gen Z and that starts with recognizing everything that makes this generation different.

At the Heart of Work challenges leaders to rethink how they approach performance issues, emphasizing the importance of addressing both individual efforts and the organizational systems that shape them. The book introduces the concept of the Organizational Operating System (org OS), as a way for organizations to drive intentional and sustainable positive change. The 6 Levers Framework provides practical strategies for improving communication, meetings, decision-making, change management and more.

Reclaim your time and energy! Discover no-nonsense, sustainable, actionable strategies to boost productivity, ditch burnout, and reach your goals as an individual contributor, team, or leader. In today’s fast-paced, “always on” business environment, many organizations struggle with disengaged employees, stressed-out managers, and talented executives who keep one eye on the door. But you can flip that script! These issues can be transformed into opportunities for growth and organizational success.

It is a practical leadership handbook full of real-life stories, insights and tips based on the authors’ many years of experience in senior leadership roles. A key insight is the need for leaders to recognise that one size does not fit all in the way they lead their organisation and interact with their people. Leaders need to be adaptive to the context and the person.

Wie du dein authentisches Selbst findest und damit auch dein Business rockst:. Fühlst du dich von Konventionen und Regeln erdrückt – nicht nur im Alltag, sondern auch in deinem Business? Ständig dieses Spiel aus Erwartungen und Anpassung – reicht's nicht langsam? Bist du es leid, in eine Rolle gepresst zu werden, nur um beruflich oder gesellschaftlich dazuzugehören? Bist du bereit, die Ketten zu sprengen? Dann lies weiter! Wer immer nur mitmacht, verliert sich irgendwann selbst. Dieses ständige Zurückstecken, um anderen zu gefallen, macht dich leer und kaputt. Ein echtes, erfülltes Leben?

'A Boardroom is a Spicy Bazaar' is a bold and honest take on what really happens behind closed doors at the top levels of companies. Written by Birgit Maria Kemphues, a global board advisor and cultural strategist with over 25 years of experience, this audiobook dives deep into the human side of leadership – with humour, sharp insight, and unforgettable stories.

Was sind die Vorteile und Risiken des Flirtens am Arbeitsplatz? Haben Sie bei der Arbeit Gedanken sexueller Natur? Klopft dein Herz, wenn du weißt, dass du mit jemandem zusammenarbeiten musst, den du sehr begehrenswert findest? Glaubst du, dass dir ein Abenteuer gut tun würde? Und schließlich, ist es möglich, seinen Seelenverwandten bei der Arbeit zu treffen? Wenn ja, seien Sie vorsichtig! Bevor du dich hemmungslos auf das Objekt deiner Flamme stürzt, solltest du dir eine Stunde lang lesen.

Despite the tremendous evolution of workplace safety, from the industrial revolution to the challenges of the 2020 global pandemic and beyond, 86% of organisations are still operating with a negative safety culture. What holds us back, trapped in a compliance-driven mindset that stifles innovation and engagement? And how can we broaden our understanding of safety to manage the physical and psychosocial risks we face today?

How do we turn our good intentions and high hopes toward DEI into real and lasting change? Many of today's organizations lack mature and effective DEI efforts. In recent studies, several were found to be only "going through the motions" with much being promised but little delivered. Despite these dismal reports and external resistance, backlash, and polarization that sometimes exist toward DEI work, we've made some progress.