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Most of us desire to communicate effectively, but do not have a keen appreciation of the barriers to be faced. Because of these barriers, there is ample opportunity for something to go wrong in any communication. Competent managers develop an awareness of the barriers and learn to cope with them. How effectively do you, as a manager, communicate with your superiors, subordinates, and peers? Do you recognize the barriers to effective communication? Have you learned to cope with them? In the discussion that follows, the principal barriers to communicating effectively in today's working ...

Are you drowning in endless to-do lists, overwhelmed by back-to-back meetings, or struggling to balance your professional and personal life? It’s time to stop working harder and start working smarter. Discover the ultimate blueprint for conquering chaos, achieving laser-focus, and mastering your time with ease. In "Time Management Hacks for Busy Professionals," you’ll uncover actionable strategies that high-performing leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives use to dominate their schedules and lead with clarity. Packed with cutting-edge techniques, this book is designed to transform your ...

Welcome to "Fearless at Work: Overcoming the Fear of Failure", where we will explore the wild and wacky world of perfectionism in the workplace. This book is for all you employees and managers out there who have ever felt the icy grip of fear when faced with the possibility of failure. But fear not, my friends, for we are here to help you embrace imperfection with open arms and a big, goofy grin on your face. Have you ever tried to create a masterpiece, only to have it turn out looking like a kindergartener's finger painting? Well, fear not, my fellow artists, for we will show you how to ...

Academia has produced many motivational theories. Most are well thought, and subsequent research has supported their usefulness and validity. One concern with theses theories, however, is the fact that they were mostly developed in academia using interviews, surveys, or controlled subject groups made up of students or paid participants. Often times, real world application is not part of this process. This eBook examines the gap between academia and the real world. It describes major seven motivational theories and applies them to situations in organizations. Using the examples provided, ...

An escaped slave turned pirate. A slaver’s daughter turned rebel. Together, they’ll set the world on fire. Captain Mara Foster has fought too hard for her freedom to trust a plantation owner's daughter—even one who risks everything to free slaves from her father's estate. But when a midnight raid forces her to choose between leaving Adelaide Beaumont to die or bringing the aristocrat aboard her ship, Mara's decision to save her threatens everything she's built. Adelaide has spent months secretly working with abolitionists, but nothing has prepared her for life aboard The Sun Queen and...

5X Best-Selling & Award-Winning Author and Podcaster; Leadership, HR, Innovation, Future of Work, & Culture Global Thought Leader; Chair/Professor of Organizational Leadership; Change/OD/HR/Social Impact Consultant Work is constantly evolving, and organizations need to equip their leaders with the tools to navigate change while fostering employee engagement, productivity, and well-being. In this book, leadership expert Jonathan H. Westover lays out a roadmap for establishing purpose-driven leadership in uncertain times. Drawing from research and case studies, Westover outlines strategies ...

In "Critical Race Theory in the Workplace," author Dan Dilbert offers a comprehensive and eye-opening exploration of how systematic racism is deeply ingrained in our everyday lives, particularly within corporate environments. This thought-provoking book goes beyond the surface-level understanding of race and power, delving into the historical, cultural, and institutional factors that perpetuate racial injustice in the workplace. Dilbert unravels the myths surrounding critical race theory, shedding light on the impact of stereotypes, implicit bias, and white privilege on key aspects of the ...

Pretending to be a couple. Stranded on a dude ranch. Best friends could realize they’re meant for each other… if her heart didn’t already belong to someone else. Amelia is in love. It happened so fast, but she’s happy. Her career is going remarkably well and she works with one of her best friends. She couldn’t be in a better place at this point in her life. Jake feels like he’s just been punched in the gut. His best friend just told him she’s in love. With Mr. Wrong. When their job sends them to write a story together about the wildly popular Silverstone Dude Ranch, posing as ...

Reimagine Online Training: Transform Employee Engagement with Gamification Tired of boring PowerPoint, uninspired PDFs, and outdated e-Learning methods? It’s time to revolutionize your approach to training. Office Arcade is your playbook for leveraging gamification to create fun, engaging, and impactful learning experiences that drive results. Designed for HR leaders, instructional designers, marketers, and product managers, this step-by-step guide will empower you to rethink how you deliver training and motivate your teams. Inside, you’ll discover: • The Four Pillars of Gamification:...

Jeannette's life is...nice. Great job in the family restaurant, cute house, sweet cat. All very nice...and boring...and maybe a little lonely. But she'll suffer that price for the safety she desperately covets. Now, if only something could keep her safe from the temptation that is Luc and Diego. The gorgeous firemen are a danger to her libido, if not her heart. Luc and Diego have had a hunger for the pretty cook since they rolled into town three years ago. But everyone knows Jeannette doesn't date, so the men's lust seems destined to go unslaked, no matter how much they want her in their ...

In Quickies (Brooke's Encounter - 2), English teacher Brooke is determined to have a one-night stand, but will a handsome stranger let her ride him on the subway? Seven friends living in New York City. One unusual competition. Who can have the most intimate encounters in a month? Ten thousand dollars is on the line... Quickies are bite-sized steamy stories that follow a group of women living in New York City who compete to see who can have the most casual hookups in a month. Which woman will sleep with the most men to win the bet? Will any of them fall in love with their conquests along the...

Mia Sanchez is a school counselor haunted by the loss of a student. The pain forcing her to leave her job and city in search of a new start. A small town sounded like a good idea at the time. However, Mia didn’t count on meeting Nikki Reed, Greenville High School’s Softball Coach. Nikki attempts to recruit Mia as the new Athletic Counselor, despite her constant resistance. The growing attraction is met with hostility at every bend. Every time she gets close, the world blows up in Nikki's face. Butting heads every step of the way, the women have to work together to help save the life of ...

Are you ready to move onto a new level in your professional life, both more comfortable with yourself, others, and enjoy greater success? We thought you were, so we wrote this book, the most comprehensive manual that exists, on mastering rejection sensitivity disorder in the workplace. In it you will learn: assertive communication the intricacies of RSD how to create a supportive work environment professional development for people with RSD Networking and mentorships work relationships and more, all for people with RSD.This book is both comprehensive and one of a kind. It could be worth ...

I never pictured ending my wedding day heartbroken, certainly not in my ex-fiancé’s brother’s bed. This jerk cheated on me with my best friend—a bride’s worst nightmare. Alone in my white dress, I drown myself at the bar next to a stranger in a gray suit. But Alexander Grant isn’t any ordinary stranger, he’s my ex’s brother. Sharing my revenge scheme with him isn’t on the agenda. He offered his help, and our wild night made me forget the betrayal. After that night, my world takes a surprising turn. Alexander is now my new boss and working together isn’t easy. Yet he ...

Everyone has a reason for joining the Moltov-Human mating system. Some do it for wealth, some do it for endless pleasure, but I’m going because that’s where my mate is from. Over two centuries ago the Moltovs came to Earth. We thought it was an invasion, but they were a peaceful race. All they wanted were humans. There was a need inside of them that burned hot and deep, a fire that consumed their soul when they found their perfect match. On Earth, I work a dead-end job at a coffee shop. Until Taek walks in. He has a year-long contract working at the Moltov Center and I have the pleasure...

New job… check.Robyn Page is on top of the world. Her dreams are coming true. She’s got the new apartment and the new job to go along with it. And the sexy stranger in the coffee shop was an excellent way to start her first day.Sexy stranger… check.All was going better than she imagined until Mr. Sexy-in-a-Suit ran into her, literally spilling coffee all over her white shirt. Then the jerk blamed her for it, claiming she ruined his suit.Imagine her surprise when Mr. Sexy-Jerkface-in-a-Suit, turns out to be Jacob Black, a partner at her new firm.Great.After Mr. Sexy-Jerkface-Partner-in...

One company, four billionaires, four sinfully sexy stories to set you alight! Taking Charge Sebastian’s new temp is far from perfect. Part of him wants to fire the agency for wasting his time and send Colette and her sassy smile packing. The other part of him has very different ideas of what do with her. But is there more to her than her smart mouth, tight skirt, and high heels? Taking Over Harry and Gabrielle get together for one night of passion, but what will happen when it’s time for them to part? Taking Liberties Caleb normally goes for elegant, sophisticated women, and then he ...

Great communication means connecting, not just getting your point across. In this short course, coach Todd outlines helpful techniques for forging those important connections that make it easier to come to work every day. He introduces the key "helping" behaviors, the importance of sharing the spotlight and finding mutual interests, and the good example that modeling professional behavior can have on the entire team dynamic.

She's sworn off men. He's not ready for commitment. But a little girl changes everything. Spring's done with dating, but a charming stranger at her best friend’s wedding tempts her guarded heart. Hudson enjoys his freedom, until Spring and her daughter crash into his world, igniting a spark he can't ignore. But her adorable toddler throws a wrench into his carefully set future. Can they choose love over fear, or will their plans and pasts keep them apart? A sweet, emotional opposites-attract romance, where love challenges everything they thought they knew. ~~~~~ "An unexpected gem!" - ...

Harrison I wanted Gabriella Manners from the moment she walked into my office, pushed back the hood of her raincoat, and shook out her long chocolate-brown hair. In another world, I think I could have loved a woman like her, but the timing turns out to be all wrong. In a few weeks, we’re both heading off in different directions, and it soon becomes clear that a one-night stand is about all we have time for. I’m not sure she’ll be interested. She’s only ever been to bed with her ex, and when I ask her back to my apartment, I fully expect the usually shy, nervous Gaby to say no. But ...