Culture Strategy

Unlock the full potential of your organization with "ORDER IN CHAOS: Objectives and Key Results (OKR)." This comprehensive guidebook takes you through the ins and outs of implementing OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), a powerful goal-setting framework that has been used by some of the world's most successful companies. Learn how to align your team's efforts and measure progress toward achieving your organization's most important goals. From crafting effective objectives to tracking progress and holding team members accountable, this book provides a step-by-step guide to implementing OKRs ...

During a time of prayer, God opened up a powerful strategy to disrupt the momentum of the homosexual agenda to me, and a successful campaign will result in innumerable people set free in Jesus! We've heard it often-love the sinner, hate the sin. Is this really the limit of our wisdom? Is there truly nothing beyond that simple thought that can result in true liberty? I'm sure the LGBT community is sick, bored and tired of that defense-and I am too. It offers no real strategic plan of action and it reveals that we have exhausted our arguments. After loving the sinner and hating the sin, where...

We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help your company persevere through economic challenges and continue to grow while your competitors stumble. This book will inspire you to: harness your resources to pull through a pandemic; learn the right lessons from previous recessions; minimize pain while cutting costs and managing risk; foster a healthy culture during anxious times; make smart moves to protect your own job; and seize the opportunity to innovate and reinvent your business.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Leaders by General Stanley McChrystal, Jeff Eggers and Jason Mangone, read by Paul Michael. Retired four-star general Stan McChrystal has studied leadership his whole adult life, from his first day at West Point to his most recent work with the corporate clients of the McChrystal Group. In this follow-up to his best sellers My Share of the Task and Team of Teams, McChrystal explores what leadership really means, debunking the many myths that have surrounded the concept. He focuses on 13 great leaders, showing that the lessons we commonly draw from their lives are seldom the correct ones.

Customer Experience programs are gaining momentum in small and large companies but most have been designed for the Business-to-consumer (B2C) model. When the approaches that work for B2C are applied in the Business-to-business (B2B) world, they fail. Based on 27 years’ experience consulting to major, global B2B companies including IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, Dell, VMware, EMC, Samsung, AT&T, Verizon, BT, Telefonica, Honeywell, Motorola, Accenture, Nokia, Siemens, Fujitsu and Xerox, Harry Bunn sets out practical approaches to getting it right in the B2B world. This book shows how ...

Why is mystery so compelling? What draws us to the unknown? Jonah Lehrer sets out to answer these questions in a vividly entertaining and surprisingly profound journey through the science of suspense. He finds that nothing can capture a person’s attention as strongly as mystery, and that mystery is the key principle in how humans view and understand the world. Whenever patterns are broken, we are hard-wired to find out why.

A new model is being pioneered by geeks; a radical new mindset that has shifted the paradigm entirely on what a business can – and should – be. They do not follow the rules of the Industrial era, with their hierarchies and bureaucratic ways of thinking. They do not follow the principles preached in business schools since the dawn of time. They have all dedicated themselves to approaching business as a geek would: through trial and error, egalitarianism, evidence and stress-testing ideas in a group setting – rather than relying on the boss’s instincts.

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 ...

The AI-Driven Entrepreneur: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success with Artificial Intelligence Strategies and Insights" is a comprehensive guide for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) for optimal business success. This practical, step-by-step handbook merges the essentials of entrepreneurship with cutting-edge AI applications and AI case studies to help you revolutionize your venture in today's competitive landscape. In Part 1, Entrepreneurial Essentials, you'll learn the mindset, skills, and strategies necessary for success in ...

This helpful and compact guide will help you look at your organization with fresh eyes so you can spot any blocks and barriers that may interfere with the happiness of those who work for you. Part of a series of audiobooks looking at healthy work practices and strategies for success, Building an Organizational Well-Being Strategy will provide you with a range of powerful interventions that you can use to enhance well-being in your business and make it a healthier and happier pace to work.

When you work in foreign environments, it can seem like the principles for getting things done are blown out of the water. How do you accomplish your mission? And get home safe? Save Your Ammo is a practical guide to working with people from other cultures.

As award-winning club consultants working with clubs and communities across the country, we noticed themes and patterns of excellence and struggles. One of the common denominators was a lack of understanding about human behavior. The industry focuses on the what, but misses the opportunity to explain the why or how.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How to Succeed at an Impossible Job is a concise introduction to practical DEI. It outlines how someone new to their role can pragmatically and effectively get started. It acknowledges how challenging this work can be and sometimes even feel impossible. Nevertheless, the book outlines paths to achieving success. Each chapter provides practical step-by-step guidance to common challenges in organizational DEI including setting a strategy, measuring results and communicating with authenticity. The book also speaks to the DEI professional’s relationship with ...

Turn your business into a sales and marketing powerhouse! Every day, businesses like yours underperform as millions are wasted on ineffective marketing. This is not only lost time and lost money but it’s threatening your culture and any real opportunity to grow. In The 7 Disciplines of Relationship Marketing, you’ll discover the greatest marketing strategy in history. And the best part...it’s right in front of you, doesn’t have to cost a fortune, and has a track record that can produce consistent and lasting growth for you and your company.

Only 10% to 25% of organizations get it right when it comes to achieving the expected results from their strategic planning. This means 75% to 90% of them are leaving results on the table and wasting their time on things that don't matter. Almost a decade ago, a major steel manufacturer approached Sean Ryan and his team to help them think through how to better convert strategy to results. This was the catalyst for the seven gears that translate strategy to results found in Strategy-Execution-Results (SXR).

Drawing on the science of how we learn, The Expertise Economy shows companies big and small how to transform their employees into experts and ultimately their biggest competitive advantage. Kelly Palmer, Silicon Valley thought leader from LinkedIn, Degreed, and Yahoo, and David Blake, cofounder of Ed-tech pioneer Degreed, share their experiences and describe how some of the smartest companies in the world are making learning and expertise a major competitive advantage.

What if a simple understanding of how the mind works was all you needed to build a business that inspired innovation, productivity, loyalty, and the ability to continually solve complex business problems? What if you never needed to study "proven strategies" or buy into someone else's success story? Humans Working presents a deep yet straightforward understanding of the most important asset in business - the human mind - and illustrates implications for you as a business leader, contributor, parent, partner, and beyond.

In his work consulting to major corporations for more than 30 years, Gerald Kraines consistently hears that 60-70 percent of business organizations' potential effectiveness goes unrealized. He shares how to engage, align, and develop employees in order to leverage and encourage optimal performance and long-lasting results.

Sub Culture explores the crucial role of the submarine in modern history, its contribution to scientific progress and maritime exploration, and how it has been portrayed in art, literature, fantasy, and film. Ranging from the American Civil War to the destruction of the Russian submarine Kursk in 2000, the book examines the submarine's activities in the First and Second World Wars, the Cold War, and in covert operations and marine exploration to the present day.

The Psychology of Safety: From Attitudes to Habits is an essential guide to transforming safety from a mere rule to an ingrained mindset. In today’s fast-paced world, safety is not just about compliance, it’s about cultivating the right attitudes, behaviors, and habits that ensure long-term well-being. This book explores the psychology behind safety, offering practical strategies to develop a safety-first approach in daily life. Whether at home, work, or in the community, it provides insights into leadership-driven safety, empowering individuals to take responsibility, and creating a ...