Human Leadership

Good leaders get the job done, but great leaders inspire. They're confident in their ability, compassionate with others, and clear about their mission. Above all, great leaders care about the people they're leading—and they show it. In Connected, Jami Varela explains how to become an impactful leader with tested strategies and personal insight.

The Business of Excellence offers a unique and compelling perspective on the drivers of excellence in teams and organizations. The challenges of high performance and leadership are explored in depth and are illustrated with insights, interviews, and case studies from the military, sporting, and corporate worlds. The material includes a proprietary performance model that can be applied to a wide spectrum of organizations.

Armstrong on Reinventing Performance Management presents a holistic approach to performance management, drawing on Michael Armstrong's vast research and experience. Most organizations have performance management processes in one form or another, but these are often based on formal annual reviews, forced rankings and directly linked to pay decisions. These traditional approaches are often at the expense of ongoing, continuous feedback and focus on looking back at what has or has not been achieved rather than looking forward.

Think how commonplace it is now for people to ask Siri for the weather forecast, deploy Roomba to clean their homes, or summon Alexa to turn on the lights. The "smart home" market will reach well over $100 billion in the next five years on the promise of products that are truly integrated with our cooking, cleaning, entertainment, security, and hygiene habits. But the reality is, these first-generation "smart" products aren't very smart - yet. We're clearly seeing only the tip of the iceberg in terms of capability and how such products can enhance our lives.

"Quantum Trust: Applying the Laws of the Universe to the Most Important Value in Human Relationships" is a self-help book that uses metaphors from quantum physics to explore the dynamics of trust in human relationships. It's not a scientific treatise but rather a guide for cultivating deeper connections. Summary: The book draws parallels between quantum phenomena and interpersonal relationships, suggesting that the principles governing the subatomic world can offer insights into the complexities of human interaction, specifically concerning trust. Each chapter focuses on a different quantum...

Embark on a transformative journey with the essential guidebook for every individual seeking to ignite the will to win within themselves – "Igniting the Will to Win". This comprehensive exploration into the intricate world of human motivation peels back the layers of what drives us, weaving through the psychological, social, and technological factors that shape our desire for success. Dive into the depths of understanding how motivation works from the inside out. Chapter 1 pulls back the curtain on the psychology of drive, shining a light on the strategies everyone can leverage to align ...

With this book, I want to help you learn about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and to be more comfortable working with it, help you comply with the law, help your employees benefit from it, and help you guide your managers work with employees in using it. Most people who use FMLA need it for a legitimate reason, but some employees may be taking advantage of the law and claiming leave fraudulently. Inside, learn what is required of employers and employees, what qualifies for FMLA, and gain advice on preventing misuse and abuse of FMLA.

In "Dark Psychology and Gaslighting Manipulation for the Corporate World," Dr. James Jordan leads you into the shadowy worlds of psychological manipulation and devious strategies that exist within the contemporary business environment. This ground-breaking book reveals the techniques for manipulating emotions that aspirational people use to go up the corporate ladder, get control, and hold onto their authority.

It has been two decades since the last milestones in the human resource arena took place, and since then, there have been two major industrial relations reforms: WorkChoices and the Fair Work system. The advent of artificial intelligence and digitisation, social media, and mainstream media influences and the complexities of the employee relations legal framework have arguably taken human resources down a path not realised at the time and, of course, changed the workplaces of today in terms of managing and looking after their people.

The perils of a disengaged workforce are well known - low productivity, high employee turnover, and failure to meet organization-wide goals. Less well known is what to do about it. How do you create a workforce that is always ready, able, and eager to take the organization to the next level? You have to create a magnetic culture. As CEO of leading employee survey and HR consulting firm HR Solutions, Inc., Kevin Sheridan knows how it's done - and in Building a Magnetic Culture, he shares all his secrets.

In today's fast-paced, high-stakes world, unlocking our human potential has never been more critical. "Mindset Zone: Actualize Your Human Potential" by Ana Melikian, Ph.D., offers a transformative exploration into the power of mindsets to shape our lives, work, and the world around us. With compelling insights and actionable strategies, Dr. Melikian guides listeners through the intricacies of what mindsets are, the impact of our beliefs, the power of information-processing styles, and the influence of our worldviews.

In this hysterical, astute book, HR industry expert Jim Dunn explores how humor can improve our professional environments and personal development by exploring questions like: How is humor a superpower for fostering collaborative environments? Are funny employees more effective? How can laughter turn crisis into connection and opportunity? How can instituting a culture of levity shape team dynamics and improve job satisfaction?

At the dawn of unprecedented change in the artificial revolution, ETHIC (empathy, trust, human-centricity, integrity, and collaboration) emerges as a guiding light–a practical and inspiring roadmap to navigate the complex landscape of AI innovation, built on a solid moral foundation. As AI and automation redefine our possibilities, we face both incredible challenges and boundless opportunities.

Motivation. Every successful person claims that the right mind-set is 90 percent of the work. Kids know this, too. They're rich in mind. That's why, they always manage thoughts to find something safe to be happy and motivated! Well, if you really want something, and no matter what it is, you must win for sure that enemy called "overthinking".

This highly enjoyable career development book reveals dynamic aspects of the workplace that are hidden to many, ignored by others - factors that can make or break careers.

Parody of the popular leadership book, "Leaders Eat Last." Funny and practical leadership tips for psychopaths.

Do you need your team or organization to be more engaged, innovative, competitive, agile, collaborative and productive?Can you contribute anything to a positive culture at work? Well, you can do more than you might think, as shown both by research and practice! Whether you are a leader, a consultant, or an employee… That’s what Marcella Bremer shows in her book “Developing a Positive Culture where People and Performance Thrive”. Positive organizations are better at change, more innovative, competitive, profitable, and also contributing more to the world. We can thrive at work, ...

So can we end human trafficking? The answer is a resounding YES! What it will take is an effort by all community partners...., law enforcement, non-profits, schools, service clubs and churches. The main role of the church is to prevent human trafficking so it never happens to begin with! Given that only 2% of victim are ever rescued, if we don't prevent human trafficking, it will never end!

"The Radical Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr: From Civil Rights to Human Rights" is a powerful and thought-provoking examination of the life and legacy of one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. This book delves deep into Dr. King's transition from civil rights freedom fighter to human rights freedom fighter and how his views changed before his death. The book also explores how Dr. King's message of nonviolence, equality and justice continues to resonate with people around the world who are working for freedom and equality. This book provides an in-depth look at how Dr. ...

In Human Being, illuminating the reality beneath the façade, Ashkan Tashvir supports you to adopt an ontological ("let’s get real") approach to understanding human beings—yourself and others. It follows his best-selling book, Being, in which he deeply examines a radical paradigm he engineered after a decade of intensive studies called the Being Framework™ and the philosophy behind it.