Human Behavior

Faced with the ceaseless stream of news about war, crime, and terrorism, one could easily think we live in the most violent age ever seen. Yet as New York Times bestselling author Steven Pinker shows in this startling and engaging new work, just the opposite is true: violence has been diminishing for millennia and we may be living in the most peaceful time in our species's existence.

This book discusses autonomous employees and their contributions to organizations. These individuals are flexible and change-oriented, innovative and modern, logical in their thought processes, committed to their jobs and organizations, aware of their surroundings, and adorned with many different skills and abilities. They take ownership of their jobs and function as leaders for the work they perform. In this role, they make decisions that impact their work and the work of others, and they accept responsibility for those decisions.

This book is great for beginners and those seeking general knowledge. It explores human resource management, job satisfaction, organizational culture, and workplace violence. It provides an understanding of employee behavior and is a useful tool for anyone in a supervisory or managerial position. People who want to learn about important aspects of organizations will benefit from reading this book.

Think of your most valuable skill, the thing you can reliably do under pressure to deliver results. How did you learn it? Whatever your job–plumber, attorney, teacher, surgeon–decades of research show that you achieved mastery by working with someone who knew more than you did. Formal learning—school and books—gave you conceptual knowledge, but you developed your skill by working with an expert.

ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on workplace deviance or psychopathic employees, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Workplace Deviance This book focuses on workplace deviance. Specifically, it examines: • The types of workplace deviance and the effects they have on people and organizations • The root causes of workplace deviance • The methods available for preventing workplace deviance If you are interested in learning about workplace deviance through simple explanation and related organizational ...

Sumérgete en el mundo de la manipulación psicológica mientras este libro revolucionario cobra vida a través del poder del audio. Con cada palabra y cada entonación, desbloquearás los secretos del comportamiento humano y aprenderás a reconocer y contrarrestar las tácticas de la psicología oscura. A través de la narración envolvente, descubrirás la importancia de la autodefensa y el empoderamiento personal frente a técnicas manipuladoras.

There is a lot of stupid research out there. And many stupid questions remain. This book surveys, then builds upon the work of Cipolla, Dunning, Kruger, Peter, Murphy, and other luminous minds to explore the fascinating behaviors of Stupidity, Idiocy and Foolishness...and in doing so discovers the dangerous Villains who would make fools of us all, and a tenuous hope for our own Heroism. Would such heroism be brave … or stupid? The easy and fun way in which this book simplifies mathematically challenging concepts lets you explore the latest advances of qualitative reasoning and computer ...

A Wharton professor and tech entrepreneur examines how algorithms and artificial intelligence are starting to run every aspect of our lives and how we can shape the way they impact us.

If you want to discover how people with dark personalities work and what it really takes to persuade someone, then pay attention...

From Personal Renewal to Workplace Revolution Are you ready for a life-changing journey? Discover the unexpected connection between personal fulfillment and professional success in Erin (Henry) Rastikis' inspirational romantic comedy, "Book of YES." Through her own transformation, Rastikis reveals the power of healthy relationships in revolutionizing workplace culture.

Last year, US companies spent over $165 billon on training; while many training programs themselves provide valuable skills and concepts, even the best-designed programs are ineffective because the learned behaviors are not reinforced. Without reinforcement, learned information gets shuffled to the back of the mind in the "nice to know" file, never again to see the light of day. This book bridges the canyon between learning and doing by providing solid reinforcement strategies.

In nearly every industry, smart machines are replacing human labor. It's not just factory jobs - automated technologies are handling people's investments, diagnosing illnesses, and analyzing written documents. If we humans are going to endure, Edward Hess and Katherine Ludwig say we're going to need a dose of humility. We need to be humble enough to let go of the idea that "smart" means knowing the most, using that information quickest, and making the fewest mistakes. Smart machines will always be better than we are at those things.

Most people, including many policy makers, activists, scientists, and philosophers, have encouraged us to be more empathetic - to feel the pain and pleasure of others. Yale researcher and author Paul Bloom argues that this is a mistake. Far from leading us to improve the lives of others, empathy is a capricious and irrational emotion that appeals to our narrow prejudices. It muddles our judgment and often leads to cruelty. We are at our best when we are smart enough not to rely on it and draw upon a more distanced compassion.

Violence and the Sacred is Rene Girard's landmark study of human evil. Here Girard explores violence as it is represented and occurs throughout history, literature, and myth. Girard's forceful and thought-provoking analyses of Biblical narrative, Greek tragedy, and the lynchings and pogroms propagated by contemporary states illustrate his central argument that violence belongs to everyone and is at the heart of the sacred.

The founder of Menlo Innovations and author of the business culture cult classic Joy, Inc. offers an inspirational guide to leaders seeking joy in the challenge of leading others. Filled with colorful anecdotes from Sheridan's personal journey and wisdom from many leadership mentors, Chief Joy Officer offers an approachable, down-to-earth philosophy and practice that will help even the most disillusioned of middle managers bring a renewed sense of purpose to their work building others.

In Dark Psychology, Manipulation, Psychological Warfare & Body Language, you'll unlock the secrets of dark psychology and transform the way you understand people.

Sheena Iyengar asks the difficult questions about how and why we choose: Is the desire for choice innate or bound by culture? Why do we sometimes choose against our best interests? How much control do we really have over what we choose? Sheena Iyengar's award-winning research reveals that the answers are surprising and profound.

Curious about psychology? This guide turns your interest into life-changing power. If you’re fascinated by the human mind—eager to unravel why we tick and how to harness that knowledge—this narrative guide is your gateway to transformation. Mind Matters: Why Studying Psychology Changes Everything isn’t a stuffy textbook—it’s a gripping journey through the mind, blending one man’s battle with anxiety into a roadmap for you, the psychology enthusiast. Who This Is For You, if you’re hooked on psychology podcasts, articles, or X threads—hungry to dive deeper. You, if you’re ...

Sherri Divband provides a unique perspective on the sacred connection between humans and the Animal Kingdom. As an RVT, animal communicator, and energy practitioner, Sherri has worked with thousands of people and animals to develop a dynamic awareness of our exceptional bond. She shares insight on animal totems, spirit guides, reincarnation, where animal souls come from, and our soul contracts with wildlife and animal companions. Sherri shares examples from her animal communication and healing sessions to emphasize the profound ways that animals guide, support, protect, and help us heal. ...

La primera parte de este libro incluye: las ocho leyes de la conducta humana y cómo la gente manipuladora usa estos comportamientos para su propio provecho, los seis principios científicos de la persuasión y cómo un manipulador los usará para persuadir a cualquiera para que esté de acuerdo con él, aparentemente por voluntad propia, y mas!