Virtual Workplace

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 ...

One grumpy billionaire out-of-towner + One sassy small town nurse = a sweet and fun enemies to lovers clean short romance! Simon got roped into his brothers newfound love story back in the small town of Wysteria Way. Their random beach trip turned into love story for his twin brother Sheldon. Now that Sheldon had decided to move away and develop a new shopping center in the tiny town, Simon was now roped into this business endeavor as well. He wasn't looking forward to going back. His hometown of Houston was more their style. He respected his brother though, so he just needed to get this ...

A dangerous vendetta, a curvy nanny, and the mafia king who will stop at nothing to protect her… Luca Romano is a ruthless mafia enforcer—not a family man. Yet when his brother is tragically killed, he becomes a father overnight. Struggling to balance his thirst for revenge and his newfound responsibility, Luca turns to the only solution he can think of—hiring a nanny. But he never expected the nanny to be all compassionate innocence wrapped up in a sinfully curvy package. She's beautiful, irresistible, and absolutely infuriating. Dana is sassy, independent, and knows exactly how to ...

Effective Communication Effective communication is one of the most important skills we can acquire, no matter what profession we're involved in, Communication affects all aspects of our lives. Allan London speaks from over four decades of experience as a veteran firefighter to give you the basic principles of effective communication that have helped him throughout his career. At times, effective communication can mean the difference between life and death for a firefighter. Communication Skills are critically important for all master. London’s 12 principles of communication are the ...

Lucy storms into my life, her fire matching mine, and suddenly, my carefully constructed walls start crumbling. Her curses in the elevator made my heart race, but damn, it's the way she challenges me that's breaking through. She's the forbidden fruit, my new assistant in this high-stakes world, and yet, her presence feels essential. Her sharp wit, challenging stare, and undeniable allure deepens my desire for her. Every moment with her chips away at my defenses, and makes me want her even more. As a billionaire and ex-military man, I thrive on control and order. But Lucy’s presence is a ...

(Book 2 of 4) AMANDA CREED IS BACK AND SHE NEARLY HAS IT ALL. NOW, SHE COULD LOSE EVERYTHING... Can anyone ever have everything? There was a time Amanda Creed might have believed such things were possible. Not anymore. Yet, she never expected to gain so much, only to lose what she holds most dear. Amid the opulence and insulation of her new corporate lifestyle, the takers have come for Amanda Creed. And along with plotting to strip away her wealth, power, position and control, they have come to claim their pound of flesh, too. Having watched as precious things are nearly ripped from her, ...

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 ...

He’s the billionaire boss, she’s his impossible CEO. He should, but he can’t let her go… Alexander Richmond is ecstatic he’s been bequeathed ownership of the company he needs to drive his competitors into the ground. Now there’s nothing to stop him from getting what he wants—to become wealthier than his despised late father. There’s only one problem—his CEO. CEO Lily McGuire’s humble beginnings have made her tough and she’ll stop at nothing to get what she wants—which is to divert the wealth from Alexander's company into medical research to find a cure for the ...

***READ FOR FREE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED*** Sasha had never opened her heart to anyone the way she had to Alison. And, now she felt like that opening she’d provided was slowly but surely being shut. As she’d done so many times before in her life, Sasha just decided to try to just go with the flow. She’d enjoy what time she had left with her girlfriend, then play the rest by ear.
 She did not, however, have any intention of taking Alison’s advice. Even if that opening to her heart was being shut, she was gonna make sure she left it open for Alison when she got back, and she wasn’t ...

HER BOSSY GRUMPY BILLIONAIRE This was supposed to be my dream job. But my new boss seems determined to make it a nightmare. Landing the top job at Maddox Real Estate is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to my career. I know I’ve earned it, so nothing is going to stop me from making it a success. Not even Victor Maddox himself. He can clear everyone from his path with that grumpy scowl. Everyone, that is, except the single most important person in Victor’s life—his daughter. But I don’t give up so easily. I know that I can make him appreciate my assets for the job....

I meet a grumpy EMT in my new small town and fall for him big time. Things go well until my injured ex-boyfriend shows up in our ER. After moving to a small beach town for an ER position, I find an injured dog. Someone dials 911 instead of animal control for help. When Brad arrives, he’s livid to be called for a “canine emergency,” and I’m furious at his insensitivity. We’re forced to work together where I get to see his grumpiness turn to smiles and gentleness. Over beachside dinners, we eventually fall for each other. He’s humble, and I’m amazed to hear that his family owns ...

Age Gap? Check. Off-Limits? Definitely. Second Chance? I hope so. The minute I saw Alexa in the café, all those feelings came rushing back. She’s smart, sassy, and more beautiful than I remember. With a twist of fate, now I’m her boss. The witty paralegal might be the best single hire I make. As we tackle the case of a lifetime, we’re not just fighting for justice in the courtroom; we’re battling our own attraction. I can't ignore the chemistry that simmers between us. Tensions rise, misunderstanding ensues, and to make matters worse, another paralegal has her sights on me. I never...

This nostalgic page-turner is full of humor and heart! Aloha, Oregon, Summer 1994… Rick Reese, a sports obsessed family man and factory worker who was once a top baseball prospect, re-ignites a bitter grudge match with his estranged childhood friend Alex Winfield. Alex, however, is no longer just a hometown rival. He’s a beloved major leaguer and outspoken proponent of the ongoing MLB player strike. From the small-town soapbox of his weekly pickup game involving a ragtag squad of ball-hounded stooges known as the Sunday Hoppers, Rick challenges Alex's legacy to distract from not ...

She's tired of having her heart broken by cowboys. He waited too long to ask her out. Can Lance fix things quickly, or will Amber leave Last Chance Ranch before he can tell her how he feels? Amber Haws has never had a problem saying yes to a date. She's been out with lots of men in the time she's been at Last Chance Ranch, but she's finally gotten her heart broken one too many times. She swears off cowboys right to the one who's been watching her for months now. Lance Longcomb followed the advice of his friends and waited to ask her out after each of Amber's break-ups. But now she's done ...

Skylar Lewis has spent her entire life in the shadow of professional hockey greatness. As the daughter of legendary DC Eagles coach Darius Lewis, she’s carved out her own place as the team’s lead sports therapist, earning respect in a world dominated by men. Skylar’s number-one rule? Never get involved with a player. That rule is put to the test when Tavon Harris joins the Eagles as their new star goalie. With lightning-fast reflexes on the ice and a notorious reputation off it, Tavon is everything Skylar swore to avoid—reckless, arrogant, and dangerously attractive. His defiance of...

His only agenda is giving into lust and desire. When my company faces a security breach, I'm the one to handle it. No one knows how to fix it, and my brother suggests asking Cole. I agree, knowing my job is at risk. That is my first mistake. Cole is wealthy, powerful, and owns a tech empire. He always gets what he wants, and now he wants me—but only my body. I want him too, but when you dance with the devil, you’re bound to get burned. Besides, Cole isn’t an option—I don’t mix work with pleasure. Against my better judgement, I fall into his trap for one night. And now I can't stop...

"I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!" ~ Satisfied Kindle Reader "FIVE STARS!" ~ Multiple Fans "Alice Crowley is one of our best living authors!" ~ G. Taylor Jack is a man who was born without a sex organ, so he signs up for a lab experiment where doctors graft a tentacle onto his pelvis. Becky is a nurse and journalist who is captivated by the thought of a man who has a foreign phallic member attached to his body. Soon both of them find out that they are the future of humanity, in this 8,000-Word horror sci-fi erotic story by renowned author Alice Crowley.

News of his affair with a transgender woman rocks the presidential campaign of Florida’s Republican Governor Joseph Cortez and puts his campaign advisor Jenna Stevens on an unexpected collision course with the Kelsey Hunter, the woman at the center of the scandal. Jenna is, well, was exactly where she needs to be as the newest advisor for Governor Cortez’s presidential campaign. Cortez’s ‘war on wokism’ has made him the frontrunner for the republican nomination, with a straight path to the White House after. Once she shows her value to the campaign and earns a spot in his ...

Nicola Claire's captivating new time travel romance series introduces an exciting and adventurous world, set in multiple times and multiple places, packed full of sizzling action and heart-racing escapades, where time once lost can never be found again. “Time is fluid. It is malleable. That is why we can mend it. But if we’re not careful, we can also influence it. If we’re in the incorrect location and time, stepping out of this Orion module could have drastic consequences on Time itself. We don’t break Time, Miss Wylde; we fix it.” Recovering from shocking revelations regarding ...

Tag thought working for the Census would be boring... ...he just didn't know what he would get stuck with! When Tag's girlfriend, Corrina, left him, he thought the best way to win her back would be to clean up his act. The first step was to get a job. Fortunately, Census Rochester isn't the most choosy employer. Not choosy, but not all that classy, either. As Tag watches 'Chip' and 'Sue' explain in the training video how to enumerate his fellow citizens, he inadvertently stabs himself with something secretly taped under the old, surplus desk. Turns out, they're syringes from some government...