Culture Practices

Final Fantasy is one of the most iconic and beloved video game series in the world. Since its inception, its titles have adopted names, themes, and stories from across global mythology, including the beliefs of the Vikings. This book embarks on a detailed exploration of how Norse lore in particular influenced the writing and design of Final Fantasy VII - arguably the most critically acclaimed of the franchise - and its wider Compilation. This work is presented as a tribute to the metaseries Compilation of Final Fantasy VII.

Artificial intelligence touches nearly every part of your day. While you may initially assume that technology such as smart speakers and digital assistants are the extent of it, AI has in fact rapidly become a general-purpose technology, reverberating across industries including transportation, healthcare, financial services, and many more. In our modern era, an understanding of AI and its possibilities for your organization is essential for growth and success. Artificial Intelligence Basics has arrived to equip you with a fundamental, timely grasp of AI and its impact.

Confucius was a Chinese philosopher, teacher, and political figure. His teachings have profoundly influenced Asian thought and life. The impact of his life and intellectual ideas have changed human history and it can be argued that he is the most influential philosopher who ever lived.

Embark on a captivating exploration of African theology in this evocative tale of ancestral wisdom and spiritual awakening. Deep within the heart of the African savannah, beneath a canopy of stars, Panyim, a revered elder, is called upon by his ancestors in a vivid dream. Guided by their ethereal voices, Panyim is tasked with a sacred mission: to seek the wisdom hidden within the legendary Baobab tree, where the earth meets the sky. But Panyim is not alone. Nyakor, a young woman with a thirst for knowledge, also receives the ancestors' call. Together, they embark on a transformative journey...

The book has three parts. In Part 1, the author presents Geert Hofstede's framework of cultural value-dimensions and explains it in plain language, exploring its application by describing many examples. In Part 2, Lanzer describes the cultures of six different nations (United States, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Germany, China and Brazil) as seen through the lens of the Hofstede model, and provides again many examples illustrating how theoretical concepts are applied in practice. In the last part of the book, the author addresses some contentious issues about culture and their ...

Retired New York attorney Mick Holland rents a house in Las Vegas next door to a devout Muslim family. Acrimony soon results as their cultural differences clash. Later, while volunteering at a legal clinic, Mick discovers that Muslims are being forced out of their rentals in alarming numbers using "no cause evictions". When he proposes a practical solution to the Muslim community, he is vilified as a bigot and called Satan's spawn. Is it possible for American society and traditional Muslim culture to coexist peacefully? ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donald W. Desaulniers is a retired Canadian lawyer ...

There are millions of people who strive to make a difference in workplace diversity and inclusion. And with this practical, leader-friendly framework, Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders will equip listeners with the actionable tools they've been searching for. Leaders will learn why they are the key to inclusion; insights for the lifelong journey; successful practices they can start today; and more.

In Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships, FranklinCovey's chief people officer, Todd Davis, explains that an organization's greatest asset isn't its people; rather, it's the relationships between its people that is the greatest predictor of personal effectiveness. In the end, employees' ability to build and sustain great relationships is an organization's ultimate competitive advantage.

To create a world free from oppression, we each have to face the ways that we maintain toxic social systems within ourselves. In Indigenous cultures throughout the world, it's understood that true transformation starts in the body with a change of heart. Shamanic healer Langston Kahn offers the Deep Liberation Process, a body-based approach that allows us to radically transform the range of fear-based stories we each hold in ourselves.

Book Description "Empowering Leadership in the Age of AI: A CXO's Guide to Transformational Skills" is an essential resource for senior executives navigating the complexities of the AI-driven business landscape. This guide is meticulously crafted to help CXOs harness the transformative power of AI and lead their organizations through the digital revolution. Overview: The book begins with an exploration of the rise of AI and its profound impact on leadership, setting the stage for why acquiring AI-related skills is crucial for modern executives. It delves into the evolving role of CXOs in ...

Management Is NOT Manipulation: Beyond the Illusion—Authentic Leadership for Sustainable Success Introduction to a New Era of Leadership - A Bold Challenge to the Status Quo This book dismantles the myth that manipulation is a necessary tool in management. From falsifying data to office politics and unsustainable business practices, manipulative tactics erode trust, destroy organizational culture, and lead to short-lived success. Core Themes 1. The True Purpose of Management Management is not about control but about empowering people, driving innovation, and achieving collective goals. ...

You’d be hard-pressed to find a leader who doesn’t want to be better. Yet, at a time when leaders are being asked to do more with fewer resources, modern professionals are having a difficult time leading in a distinctive, powerful, and transformational way. At a time when leaders are feeling besieged, the question is: to whom should they turn to learn, develop, and embody a new form of inspired leadership? For some, the answer may be surprising.

Experience a paradigm shift from perceiving AI as a complicated, distant concept to embracing it as a game-changing tool for your business. Your journey to innovation, growth, and market domination with AI starts here!

In today's rapidly-evolving technological landscape, cybersecurity has become a top priority for businesses and organizations around the globe. But with new threats emerging every day, it can be challenging to stay on top of the latest best practices and strategies. That's where Third Monkey comes in. This groundbreaking eBook dives deep into the importance of developing a values-driven culture within your organization to strengthen your cybersecurity defenses. From defining warrior ethos in cybersecurity to understanding the psychology of human behavior, this comprehensive guide covers it ...

Stonehenge is just one of thousands of stone circles erected throughout Britain and Ireland for over three millennia from 3,000 BC on. How did this building tradition survive for so long, over such a large area and with such complexity and uniformity, when the people of the British Isles lived in separate, isolated communities? Graham Phillips argues that these stone circles are evidence of an astonishing system of healthcare and preservation of ancient medical knowledge that held together a society scattered across the British Isles.

The world of work has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. With the increasing adoption of remote and hybrid work models, organizations must adapt their structures and strategies to optimize performance and maintain employee engagement. This e-book will guide you through the key principles of organizational design, providing valuable insights, practical tools, step-by-step guides, and real-life examples to help you create an effective and inclusive organizational structure for hybrid and fully remote teams.

Your organization’s culture: It’s either an asset or a liability. At this very moment, it’s either lifting your business performance or “eating your strategy for breakfast”. How do you ensure it’s the former, not the latter? Listen to find out more...To make a bad culture good, or a good culture great, you’ve got to deliberately transmit strong and steady signals. This guide shows you how.

Data and analytics have been reshaping countless industries as they turn from anecdotal to evidence-based practices. The recruiting and hiring processes, however, have been intuition-based. That changes today. Evidence-Based Recruiting introduces an entirely new approach - one that relies on irrefutable facts and data, enabling you and your organization to thrive in the new era of talent acquisition.

Talent Makers: How the Best Organizations Win Through Structured and Inclusive Hiring is essential listening for every leader who knows that hiring is crucial to their organization and wants to compete for top talent, diversify their organization, and build winning teams. Daniel Chait and Jon Stross, cofounders of Greenhouse Software, Inc., provide listeners with a comprehensive and proven framework to improve hiring quickly, substantially, and measurably.

In "The Islamic Tapestry: Threads of Faith, Culture, and History," explore the vibrant and multifaceted world of Islam. From its rich history and diverse traditions to its profound teachings and cultural contributions, this book offers a comprehensive overview of Islam's core principles, practices, and global impact. Delve into the life of the Prophet Muhammad, the revelation of the Quran, and the key concepts that shape Muslim belief. Uncover the beauty of Islamic art, the significance of festivals, and the role of ethics and morality in Islam. Navigate the diverse sects within Islam and ...