Occupational & Organizational

Most people believe that the best way to motivate is with rewards like money - the carrot-and-stick approach. That's a mistake, says Daniel H. Pink (author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Motivating Others)....

The author of The Power of Habit and “master of the life hack” (GQ) explores the fascinating science of productivity and offers real-world takeaways to apply your life, whether you’re chasing peak productivity or simply trying to get back on track....

Nothing is more inspiring than a big vision that becomes a triumphant, new reality. Think of how the Empire State Building went from a sketch to the jewel of New York’s skyline in twenty-one months....

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....

We used to think of failure as the opposite of success. Now, we’re often torn between two “failure cultures”: one that says to avoid failure at all costs, the other that says fail fast, fail often....

You were born influential. But then you were taught to suppress that power, to follow the rules, to wait your turn, to not make waves. Award-winning Yale professor Zoe Chance will show you how to rediscover the superpower that brings great ideas to life....

The best-selling author of Tribes and The Dip returns with his most powerful book yet....

In his groundbreaking #1 bestseller Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman revolutionized how we think about intelligence. Now, he reveals practical methods for using these inner resources to more readily enter an optimal state of high performance and satisfaction while avoiding burnout....

As human beings, we continually tell ourselves stories: of success or failure; of power or victimhood; stories that endure for an hour, or a day, or an entire lifetime....

This audiobook is a practical guide that shows how leaders can build psychological safety in their organizations, creating an environment where employees feel included, fully engaged, and encouraged to contribute their best efforts and ideas....

Building on its successful predecessors, the third edition of The Field Guide to Understanding 'Human Error' will show a new way of dealing with a perceived "human error" problem in your organization. It will help you trace how your organization juggles inherent trade-offs between safety and other pressures and expectations....

Peak is the popular, transformative guide to doing business better, written by a seasoned entrepreneur/CEO who has disrupted his favorite industry not once but twice

Since 1933, when a completely drugged and trial-conditioned human wreck confessed to having started the Reichstag fire in Berlin, Dr. Joost A. M. Meerloo has studied the methods by which systematic mental pressure brings people to abject submission....

The Likeability Trap delivers an essential examination of the pressure put on women to be amiable at work, home, and in the public sphere, and explores the price women pay for internalizing those demands....

Glad We Met will make managers and direct reports walk away from every 1:1 energized more than any other moment of their workweek and with enduring impact.

From the founding director of the MIT Center for Collective Intelligence comes the first comprehensive look at the remarkable capacity for intelligence exhibited by groups of people and computers working together....

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....

Doesn’t it seem that the more we seek happiness, the more elusive it becomes? There is an easy fix, hiding in plain sight. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime....

Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow, founders of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NYU School of Law, offer a practical, shame-free guide for navigating conversations across our differences at a time of rapid social change....

Now, based on years of academic research, The Formula finally unveils the ground-breaking discoveries of their pioneering study....

Researchers have found that the accelerated pace of modern office life is taking its toll on productivity, employee engagement, creativity and wellbeing....

Only 10 percent of leaders run their teams at full power. The formula you are about to learn is based on the most extensive research of its kind, spanning more than 15,000 careers with over 9 million data points....

The revolutionary audiobook that teaches you how to use the cutting edge of human psychology to build high-performing workplace cultures....

We’ve all had those perfect moments when events that could never be predicted, let alone controlled, remarkably seem to guide us along our path. Carl Jung called this phenomena “synchronicity”....

Enchantment, as defined by best-selling business guru Guy Kawasaki, is not about manipulating people. It transforms situations and relationships....

According to recent studies, barely a third of American workers feel “engaged” at work, and for many people around the world, happiness is lowest when earning power is highest. After a global pandemic that changed why, how, and what people do for a living, many workers find themselves wondering what makes their daily routine worthwhile. In Is Your Work Worth It?, two professors–a philosopher and organizational psychologist–investigate the purpose of work and its value in our lives.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on employee lies in organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Employee lies play a critical role in workplaces. They affect decision making, hinder communication, and impede processes because the truth is distorted or manipulated. Lies will likely never be eliminated, but they need to be reduced to a manageable level to prevent them from negatively impacting the survival, growth, and prosperity of an organization. This eBook focuses on employee lies in organizations. ...

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on stereotyping in organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Unfortunately, stereotyping is alive and well in organizations today. People classify their coworkers using pre-conceived notions that are typically not based on facts. This eBook defines stereotyping, shows how it occurs in organizations, gives reasons for the occurrence, notes the negative effects, and discusses prevention strategies. This book is better than most on the subject because work related examples are ...

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on verbal aggressiveness in organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Verbal aggressiveness occurs in organizations worldwide. It is usually destructive, and it can lead to variety of other problems if left uncontrolled. This eBook focuses on workplace verbal aggression. It contains four basic sections including: • Reasons for verbal aggressiveness • Boundaries that encompass verbal aggressiveness • Negative effects of verbal aggressiveness • Exceptions to negative ...

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on rumors in organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Workplace rumors cause many problems. They hinder employees' ability to focus on their jobs, and affect the overall efficiency of organizations. This eBook explores rumors in organizations. First it examines the causes of rumors including: • Misinformation • Fear • Boredom • Deviance Next it discusses the effects rumors have on workplaces including: • Wasted time • Unwarranted stress • Lower productivity • ...

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on sexual harassment in organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Sexual harassment involves unwelcome or unwanted sexual comments, advancement, or requests. It can be verbal, physical, or psychological. Harassers can be male or female, and same sex employees can harass each other. This eBook focuses on sexual harassment in organizations. First, it looks at causes of sexual harassment including: Culture Power Self-image Education Morals Drugs and Alcohol Marital Situation ...

This is a great book for beginners or those seeking general knowledge about the subject matter. It examines employees' personalities and actions. It analyzes introverts, extroverts, verbal aggressiveness, and non-verbal communication in organizations. It explores worker behavior and the effect it has on workplaces. It is educational and informational, and the text is written so that it is easily understood by readers at all levels. Please note that all topics discussed in this eBook can be purchased on Kindle as individual eBooks by Louis Bevoc.

Academia has produced many motivational theories. Most are well thought, and subsequent research has supported their usefulness and validity. One concern with theses theories, however, is the fact that they were mostly developed in academia using interviews, surveys, or controlled subject groups made up of students or paid participants. Often times, real world application is not part of this process. This eBook examines the gap between academia and the real world. It describes major seven motivational theories and applies them to situations in organizations. Using the examples provided, ...

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on essential skills of I/O psychologists, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. This book designates and describes 12 essential skills of I/O psychologists. These skills include understanding, teaching, time management, social awareness, leadership, counseling, initiative, numeracy, research, problem-solving, critical thinking, and persuasion. Each skill is summarized by a paragraph containing the key point, and the book is written for easy understanding at all reader levels. If you are ...

We all know we are supposed to go through life with a positive attitude. It is healthier and makes us more productive. But exactly how do we develop that positive attitude? Longtime professional speaker, entrepreneur, and leadership consultant Mike Oster has the answers. His new book It Starts With Attitude is the "how to" manual for positioning ourselves to attain and maintain a positive attitude all day, every day. each chapter includes supporting practices and habits that allow us multiple opportunities for positive attitude choices.