Humor Management

Agile Protocol: The Transformation Ultimatum is a wildly entertaining, high-stakes story that doubles as a stealth guide to Agile! A tech company threatens to implode under the weight of its misapplication of Agile (“fake Agile”). That's when an elite crew intervenes to execute a daring rescue to save the day—and the business. Along the way, they navigate: Corporate Agile cosplay Sabotage Unhinged AI Executive meltdowns An epic rage-quit via helicopter Agile Protocol is hilarious satire packed with real insights. Through its wild ride, you’ll gain tools to: Understand what great ...

How do terrible leaders become so incompetent? Have you ever had a boss that made you wonder how they ever got promoted when they are inept? Have you ever seen someone hired to lead an organization and they left it far worse than they found it? How did they become so poor with their leadership and management skills? In this hilarious and entertaining satire, we learn that terrible leaders and managers might have actually gone to school to learn how to be poor at leading employees and managing organizations.

My mother-in-law, Diane Newby, zombified by accident. She still volunteers at her church bake sales and cooks pot roast for her daughter and son-in-law, Ron Yardley. What ticks her off is when people don't treat her like a normal human being - with glowing red eyes and super strength and speed. And if she doesn't get her own way, look out. She explodes and leaves broken plaster and body parts in her wake. Nothing stops her: not brick walls, the federal government, or middle-aged spread.

This is the story about a fictitious donut factory where all they do is make donuts. The production manager, a curious fellow with an even curious-er name - Mr. Sales Manager, is in charge of collecting the donuts and taking them to his regional manager, who then passes them on to the factory owner. One day Sales Manager's boss came to him with a direct order - "Sales...you have to make more donuts!" In fact they wanted Sales to make twice as many donuts, without adding staff or any other support. (Sound familiar?)

Sis. Boo. Hun. Babe. Fave. Bestie. We use these terms quite liberally; even too loosely in some instances, which is fine—until we discover that our “ride or die” friend got off the ride a few stops back. There are so many things in life that we have to dissect, but true friendship shouldn’t be one of them. When we cross that fine line between friendship and sisterhood, we should be able cherish that bond and trust that our sister is truly our keeper. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case, and all it takes is one wrong turn to derail the beauty of true sisterhood. Not anymore. ...

With their fearless crime-fighting, good manners, and manly fashion sense, the Hardly boys are the pride of Feyport, Illinois. In A Ghost in the Closet, dark-haired, muscular Frank and his lovable kid brother, Joe, return from a gay trip to Europe to find that their parents - world-famous detective Fennel P. Hardly and his wife, Mrs. Hardly - have been kidnapped! Even worse, so have six poodles from the Lake Merrimen Dog Show! Pals Nancy Clue, Cherry Aimless, R.N., and Police Detective Jackie Jones help the Hardly boys track down the criminals.

The Pout-Pout Fish's morning has been maddening and rough. Disappointments and frustrations - Mr. Fish has had enough! It's been one thing, then another, then another stacked on top. He's mad and getting madder. Is there any way to stop? Swim along with Mr. Fish as he faces his anger and gains new understandings.

You don't have to be funny to be funny. It's true! While the general idea is that humor is inherent, Jean-Marc Toledano would beg to differ. Explore the science of laughter and the reason behind it with Half Serious Half Not, in which Jean-Marc discusses the topic in great detail and brings you the secret to being funny. The theme of the book is humor: what it is, the techniques, and how you too can be funny!

In a world where magic has gone mainstream, a policewoman and a group of petty criminals are pulled into a heist to find a forbidden book of spells that should never be opened. A new adventure begins in the world of the Laundry Files. Dead Lies Dreaming presents a nightmarish vision of a Britain sliding unknowingly towards occult cataclysm.

Are you tired of feeling consumed by your thoughts and compulsions? Do you find yourself unable to break free from obsessive thinking and compulsive actions? 30 Days to Stop Obsessing is the mindfulness workbook you need to break free from the cycle of obsessive-compulsive thinking and behavior. Through daily exercises and practices, you'll learn to recognize and challenge your obsessive thoughts, gain control over your compulsive behaviors, and cultivate a sense of peace and calm in your mind. With mindful guidance, you'll explore the root causes of your obsessive tendencies and develop ...

The High Priests of the Economics profession are a privileged and highly-compensated group. Their speeches are endlessly analyzed, their every public utterance transcribed and disseminated world-wide. Yet they’re often wrong. How can this be? How can a profession that sends one of these high priests to Scandinavia each year to receive a Nobel Prize for achievements in “Economic Science” be so error-prone? The answer is quite simple: Economics, and the social and soft sciences more generally, are not science in the same sense that physics and chemistry and engineering are science. In ...

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?

Nobody truly wants to die. We all wish to live forever. Yet, ironically, at some point, every individual struggles with thoughts of giving up. The truth is, people don’t want to end their lives—they want to end the problems weighing them down: fear, worry, anxiety, poverty, stress, loneliness, and more. But what if there were simple solutions to these problems? What if, instead of despair, you found clarity, strength, and happiness—easily and effectively? This book is a humble, honest attempt to uncover life’s simplest yet most profound principles. These principles have the power to...

Este libro no es solo otro libro de finanzas; es una combinación única de humor, historias reales y lecciones valiosas sobre el mundo de las inversiones y los negocios. A través de las aventuras (y desventuras) de dos amigos que buscan triunfar en el mercado de valores, este libro te llevará por un viaje de risas, errores épicos y éxitos inesperados.

Are you tired of financial literacy books that make you feel like you're stuck in an endless economics lecture? Get ready to laugh your way to financial success with "Laughing to the Bank: A Witty and Humorous Approach to Financial Literacy"! In this refreshing and entertaining guide, you'll learn the essential financial skills you need to achieve your goals and enjoy a secure, worry-free future—all while having a blast along the way. With a unique blend of practical advice, wit, and humor, this book is the perfect companion for anyone looking to boost their financial savvy without dozing...

Nous sommes en 2001. Lors d'un passage à la télé, le PDG de GGG dévoile l'existence de Green.com, une cellule supposée révolutionner la communication au sein de son groupe. Le problème ? C'était un coup de bluff : Green.com n'a jamais existé. Qu'à cela ne tienne, on la crée d'urgence, en y réunissant les pires salariés de l'entreprise : chacun sait que cette cellule ne servira à rien. Mais, contre toute attente, ce petit groupe de bras-cassés va tout faire pour accomplir sa mission. Ils n'imaginent pas qu'en cherchant à donner du sens à leur travail, ils se jettent dans la gueule du loup.

The definitions here for "normal" and "healthy" are different than definitions one learns during medical training. I do not recall much about the topic of "healthy" being addressed during training. The focus was on the absence of health or to state it more plainly, disease. Diseases were well defined by objective criteria. And when those objective criteria moved back into the normal range and the patient was feeling much better they were said to have returned to "health."

Even though it can throw us curveballs, we have the power to make the most of life. In Finding Gratitude in H.O.P.E., you'll discover a personal story of one mans journey and what put him on the path of choosing gratitude and hope instead of letting fear, despair, or anger consume his life. Get ready to foster a strong relationship with gratitude and hope, and through them, happiness.

How safe is you workplace? How safe are you? This is a straight-talking, easy reading, humorous guide for assessing the safety culture of the workplace and of an individual as well. Offers suggestions, things to look for, and questions to consider when assessing the workplace safety culture.

Karel Čapek, zu Recht einer der berühmtesten und beliebtesten tschechischen Autoren, hat die Welt nicht nur mit dem Begriff des "Roboters" bereichert - er hat auch zahlreiche Krimi-Kurzgeschichten geschrieben, die an Witz und Raffinesse ihresgleichen suchen! Mit dabei: Der gestohlene Kaktus, Das Verschwinden des Herrn Hirsch, Tschintamanin und Vogel, Vom Kassenknacker und vom Brandstifter, Der gestohlene Mord, Der Fall mit dem Kind, Die Geschichte vom Heiratsschwindler, Das Gericht des Herrn Havlena, Die Briefmarkensammlung, Der Geschworene.