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Many organizations approach the issue of employee engagement and motivation by tapping into age, gender and other stereotypes. Motivation and Performance challenges these notions, bringing together evidence that group differences are often exaggerated and that getting to the heart of what really motivates individuals is what's most important. This book is a practical guide to ensuring that organizations consider all motivators - job security as well as the need for personal growth - to improve employee satisfaction, boost organizational productivity and reduce staff turnover.

Unity is the most influential factor in team performance and, although it is frequently discussed, it is often misunderstood. This book explains how disunity is the root cause of all team dysfunctions and provides clear instructions on how to define, measure, and increase unity in your organization. Through entertaining and impactful stories, John Ross divides Team Unity into four components—focus, direction, trust, and conflict—and examines how they are related and measured. Notably, Ross introduces The Unity Formula, a simple equation useful for leaders at all levels.

After a period of tremendous upheaval, it is necessary for organizations to transform alongside their employees and welcome new ways of working. While it is impossible to predict which changes will be successful, it is crucial for leaders to now ask: what should work look like to achieve productive, healthy, and safe organizations? In Brave New Workplace, Julian Barling argues that we should focus on creating environments in which employees can flourish, rather than relying on the resiliency of workers to withstand difficult working conditions.

As human beings, we are fascinated by what makes us tick. We know that nature gave us certain biological appetites to ensure our survival, among those the need for water, food, sex, and love, but meeting these alone is not enough to ensure happiness. Scientists, and now managers, are realizing that people have a biological need to experience social rewards like praise, the thrill of innovation, and the satisfaction of acquiring new skills.

To perform better in any situation - in your career, hobbies, relationships, or in any facet of your life - it is critical to develop psychological skills, which, just like physical abilities, can be taught, learned, and practiced. Both as individuals and as groups, we can tone these psychological skills and use them to heighten awareness, foster talents and technical abilities, and reach peak performance. Mental preparedness and psychological awareness are the keys to thriving in any environment.

Unleash the power of the mind in the crucible of war! In the depths of World War II, a groundbreaking endeavor emerged to provide the average American soldier with an accessible glimpse into the realm of empirically grounded, scientific psychology. This transformative work, crafted with precision, aimed to empower every soldier who delved into it, unveiling the secrets to comprehending and harnessing their own intricate human responses: the elusive weaponry that holds the key to triumph on the battlefield. Prepare to revolutionize your understanding and utilization of the human mind.

Dieses Hörbuch bietet frischgebackenen Führungskräften eine kurze und bündige Orientierung und erleichtert ihnen mit praxisnahen Werkzeugen und Lösungsvorschlägen den Einstieg in die neue Rolle - ohne lange theoretische Exkurse, mit Fokus auf das, was wirklich wichtig ist. In nur zwei Stunden alles Wichtige für einen guten Start in die neue Führungsrolle: So gestalten Sie die ersten Schritte als Führungskraft!

The definition of work gamification: “The systematic facilitation of helping team members combine measurement, motivational psychology, and basic fun in existing or improved work processes or activities, with the objective of fostering desired behaviors and results." Game On shares research, case studies and step-by-step processes that will take you on a fun journey of culture evolution success while impacting your teams’ innovation and lives. And with pandemic-ready strategies, you can easily start getting results immediately.

Kompetent, mündig und digital: Bestsellerautor Gerd Gigerenzer über die Herausforderungen im 21. Jh. Wie groß ist die Chance, beim Online-Dating den Partner fürs Leben zu treffen? Was genau zeichnen die smarten Geräte bei uns zu Hause auf? Gehört dem autonomen Fahren die Zukunft? Überhaupt: Wo sind Algorithmen besser als der Mensch, wo aber nicht? Der weltweit renommierte Psychologe und Risikoforscher Gerd Gigerenzer beschreibt anhand vieler konkreter Beispiele, wie wir lernen können, auch im digitalen Zeitalter souverän und digital mündig zu bleiben.

Career Pathways: From School to Retirement brings together leading workforce researchers and practitioners to provide new perspectives on school-to-work and workplace career pathways. This groundbreaking book explains the transformations that have taken place in the workplace over the past several decades and how those transformations have combined to produce a dramatically different career landscape.

According to Paul Sullivan, clutch performance does not stem from an innate ability. It’s a learned skill—the art of operating in high-stress situations as if they were everyday conditions. Even some of the most experienced and talented performers lack this skill—but Sullivan shows that anyone can develop it.

Despite extensive evidence highlighting the influence of genetics in the business world, this critical connection has been glossed over by corporate leaders and management gurus. Now, for the first time, author Scott Shane explains why genes matter, and how an understanding of their relationship to behavior is of vital importance to employers, employees, and policy makers.

Im März 2020 änderte sich alles. Homeoffice war plötzlich die neue Norm. Alle mussten sich digitalisieren und transformieren – ob sie wollten oder nicht. Die Arbeit drängte weiter ins restliche Leben, zur Erwerbsarbeit kam noch mehr Carearbeit. Die Schere zwischen systemrelevanten Berufen und Bürojobs ging weiter auf. Covid hat uns gezeigt, was in der Arbeitswelt nicht mehr funktioniert. Und da ist nicht nur die Pandemie. Überschwemmungen, Waldbrände, Inflation, Krieg – unsere Welt steht in Flammen, im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes.

Although millions of Americans consider themselves relatively prosperous, many are trapped in a poverty that crosses all boundaries of gender, race, age, and income. This poverty has nothing to do with money, teaches Rick Jarow - and everything to do with why you are here in the world. On The Yoga of Work, Dr. Jarow throws into focus a cultural irony that reaches into every office building and business in America: we have confused career with purpose, money with success, and where we work with where we belong.

The intention for Be Your Own Cheerleader is to help professional Asian and South Asian women—who have toggled between the two very different cultures of East and West—thrive in the workplace. When you are raised in the collective we, it is very difficult to make a name and place for yourself in the individual I. Not only are you unskilled in advocating for yourself, but you are also unsure of how to be proud of your work or accomplishments. Neelu Kaur's analysis of various research is at the intersection of leadership and wellness.

Conventional leadership coaching approaches focus primarily on personal change, exploring the qualities that define successful leaders. But to truly play transformative and visionary roles within their organizations, C-suite and other senior leaders must accurately gauge their own strengths and weaknesses, and learn to identify and address the "shadow side" of their personality traits. This book offers a unique model for strategic leadership by encouraging leaders to think carefully about their personal leadership styles.

Hustle Beats Talent: How to Grind Now and Indeed Shine Later is an empowering guide that delves into the transformative power of relentless hustle and dedication. This book reveals how hard work and persistence can surpass natural talent, providing practical strategies for cultivating a strong work ethic and a hustle mentality. Through inspiring stories and actionable advice, listeners will learn to embrace the grind, maintain motivation, and overcome challenges on their journey to success.

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A comprehensive guide to unlocking and understanding the intricate and complicated nature of the narcissistic mind in a professional or corporate workplace, classroom or team environment. Book one in a series of three promises to give a clear and revealing, no non-sense, very easy to follow blueprint of NPD with emphasis on the workplace or team environment. As a corporate manager or factory supervisor, teacher or team coach, it is your responsibility to ensure progress continues in the face of whatever difficulties may arise.

El pensamiento crítico se encuentra entre las tres habilidades más demandadas hoy por las organizaciones y será clave en el futuro laboral. Esta competencia nos da elementos de juicio para tomar decisiones más efectivas, tener criterio propio para analizar y valorar las cosas, resolver problemas, generar ideas disruptivas y mantener una actitud de mejora continua y favorable al cambio, habilidades imprescindibles para nuestra vida personal y profesional. Tú puedes aprender a pensar como un gurú con este audiolibro.