Culture Practices

As the echo of our heritage and advantages of previous generations fade, our incomes stagnate, debt explodes, and fitness wanes. China ascends and vital natural habitats deteriorate. Worst of all, by failing to convey critical practices to our children, we place them in a weaker position than the previous generation for the first time in our history.

Collaborating for Success is a no-nonsense approach for IT executives, directors, managers, and staff, in both the operations and development sides of IT, who want to mature, gain a competitive edge, and take their IT service and support culture to the next level. You’ll understand how IT got to where it is today, why it’s critical that IT adopts a customer-centric, integrated service management model, and how to build a collaborative culture inside and across your IT organization that delivers IT products and services to your customers better and faster, and cheaper.

Management has the important job of teaching and helping people get better. But they also need to give support, listen, motivate, give power, and give challenges. If you want people to do what you want them to do and do it well and passionately, you have to find the way to encourage and motivate them.

Organizations are missing out on an opportunity to add value through ethnic diversity. They either fear fall-out and don’t know what to do or embrace a model that oftentimes leads to controversy and discord. Outlining a straightforward blueprint for leaders, Dr. Kevin Heyne articulates a process that promotes harmony and organizational health. “ Pay attention to Kevin’s journey through what it’s like for a diverse society to coexist with harmony and respect as he personally has a unique perspective…

The Babylonian Empire, one of the greatest civilizations in human history, left an enduring legacy of cultural achievements, monumental architecture, and military conquests. But beyond its impressive power and influence, Babylon holds a pivotal place in the biblical narrative, serving both as a historical empire and a profound symbol of human defiance against Jehovah. In The Babylonian Empire, Edward D. Andrews offers a detailed exploration of Babylon’s rise to dominance, its lasting impact on the ancient world, and its role in Scripture. From the grandeur of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign to ...

Few become great leaders. As continuous improvement and breakthroughs have driven innovation, technology, and civilizations forward for centuries, worker motivations have changed. We want authentic connection, work-life balance, and intrinsic purpose now more than ever. How can we weave foundational, people-driven attributes like hard work, initiative, and cooperation into a team, group, or organization's internal structure so it can thrive sustainably?

Artificial Intelligence is a field that developed so rapidly, that we didn’t even have the time to question its influence on our day-to-day lives. The benefits of its development boost are visible in many industries and, consequently, in our personal lives. Think about all the apps, tools, and technologies that ease and improve our daily activities.

Discover the transformative power of positive attitudes in creating a safer and more productive workplace with Dr. Gurudas Bandyopadhyay's insightful guide, "Attitude-Based Safety." This comprehensive book reveals how fostering positive safety attitudes and following best practices consistently lead to zero unsafe attitude, ultimately establishing a robust safety culture. Learn to recognize the impact of attitudes on safety, understand the psychological mechanisms at play, and leverage this knowledge to drive impactful change. Attitude-Based Safety provides practical strategies for ...

The day I was appointed Chair of the shop union was the same day the Pope was elected. There the similarities end, however. For while his elevation took place beneath the fine art of the Sistine Chapel, with the mysterious white smoke rising, mine took place in the cold store, with nothing more mysterious than the bacon delivery and yesterday's waste...A vicar for twenty years, Simon Parke trades in his dog collar for a job on the tills in his local supermarket.

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.

Millennials and future leaders no longer have to make the mistakes of yesterday in order to learn valuable lessons tomorrow; they can have the answers they need today! Laser brilliantly combines her expertise in risk reduction, human behavior and strategy with existing "better" practices and experiences from others, in this entertaining, easy-to-follow, solution-packed beginner's guide to leadership essentials.

Are you sharing too much—or not enough? In Manage Professional Vulnerability, you’ll discover how to navigate the fine line between openness and discretion—ensuring trust, psychological safety, and performance without exposing yourself to unnecessary risks. This book isn’t about suppressing emotions; it’s about sharing thoughtfully, like a skilled communicator who knows when, how, and with whom to be vulnerable. Learn how to: • Recognize when vulnerability fosters trust—and when it makes you a target. • Develop thoughtful transparency without oversharing. • Build ...