Virtual Workplace

Humor has been related to a number of positive effects when used by leaders: improved morale among workers, enhanced group cohesiveness, and even a positive impact on larger organizational outcomes. This book addresses how humor can be used to enhance leadership effectiveness with an emphasis on improved communication and team building. Guidelines for the use of humor are discussed emphasizing the importance of appropriate humor and educating staff on the dangers of using inappropriate humor. The role of humor in empowerment is discussed as are humor strategies and habits leaders can ...

Soulmates don't just happen - They're made. When beautiful Riley joins his team, Blair Andrews is determined to keep their working relationship professional. Having been the victim of betrayal himself, Blair's respect for Riley's marriage influenced his mentorship of her career and protection of her virtue within diverse corporate environments. In spite of Blair's moral dedication, Riley's marriage begins to implode on its own. Her desire to share her marital challenges clash with Blair's reluctance to get personally involved with her. Can they find a balance that works for both of them?

Welcome to the comprehensive guide that serves as your personal pocket mentor "Workplace Wisdom". Navigating the complex world of offices, cubicles, and conference rooms can seem daunting. This practical guide will enable you to journey through the intricacies of workplace dynamics with ease, putting you in command of your professional life. "Workplace Wisdom" turns the spotlight on the untold aspects of your professional life. Ever struggled to decode company culture or understand power hierarchies? Chapter 1 hands you the secret decoder ring. The journey doesn't stop there. From ...

Alaska Blaze is Book 3 of the Blazing Hearts Wildfire Series. The strong sexy women and smoking hot men who fight fires are written by a lady who knows from personal experience. A fiery page-turning read. ~~ Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author Cinematically plotted in a spectacular, dangerous setting…smoldering passion where fire isn’t the ONLY heat! ~~ Cherry Adair, New York Times bestselling author. Imagine being caught in a firestorm in the Alaskan wilderness. Could you survive the flames to find your true love? Firefighter Raynie Atwood has worked hard to become a ...

(Previously published as "Maybe Baby.") “That was definitely hot,” I said, propping myself up on an elbow to look at him, “going all ‘Christian Grey’ on me like that.” "Who?" he asked, totally clueless... I wasn't prepared for what was in store for me when I took a summer position at Sinclair Stables before my junior year of college. After all, it could only help with my chosen field of equine studies, right? My first encounter with Trey Sinclair wasn't a pleasant one to say the least. I didn't realize he was taking time away from his law firm in Atlanta to oversee his family's ...

The first time I saw him, another woman threw a drink in his face. That should have been my sign to run. As if I needed another one, he also turns out to be my boss. Who asks me to be his fake fiancée… But, I can do anything for three weeks if it's going to help with the mess I've gotten myself into, right? It’s not like I’m going to let myself fall in love with Sydney’s Most Wicked Billionaire Playboy. No matter how many times he winds up in my bed. Then we share our real reasons for getting involved in this sham. And it becomes impossible to pretend I’m pretending. Confused? ...

The return to the office is not just a shift in routine—it’s a powerful opportunity for individuals, businesses, and entire economies to grow stronger. While remote work brought flexibility and autonomy, in-office collaboration fosters innovation, career advancement, and a renewed sense of purpose. By embracing this transition with the right mindset, employees can position themselves for success, companies can build stronger teams, and nations can drive greater economic productivity. Those who actively engage in the workplace can strengthen their skills, expand their professional ...

What if you woke up... ...as the ultimate Alpha Male? Tim really has the hots for his gorgeous TSA co-worker, but she could care less...until a mysterious package in a searched bag turns him into an alpha-male, completely irresistible to women! The ancient artifact has changed him dramatically and now his aloof co-worker, the hot, ebony Samara, is convinced that he needs to do whatever he has to do to satisfy her eager, unprotected, and fertile body. Join Tim as he struggles to control his outrageous new appetite for the female form and learns to embrace the changes within. Will Tim be able...

I'm the boss, caught between desire and self-preservation. Destiny Chad Sanders, a border patrol officer, sets my world ablaze. When he discovers my secret desires, we start an off-limits workplace romance. Midnight rendezvous become our dangerous routine. But when HR accuses Chad of working with the cartel, it implicates me. Can I save Chad and myself from losing it all? Chad I'm caught in the crosshairs of desire every time I see Destiny Anderson. She’s a seductive, curvy vixen next door. Our forbidden workplace romance blazes hotter than the San Diego sun. But, in a heated battle ...

Sweet Romance Boxed Sets — Newly Revised and Closed-Door! Volume One: Love is Brewing Come back to Ashford Falls in this newly revised, sweet romance edition of the Cupid’s Coffeeshop series—now completely closed-door and full of charm! Discover USA Today bestselling author Courtney Hunt’s beloved Cupid’s Coffeeshop series—updated for sweet romance readers! This heartwarming collection includes six cozy novellas set over the course of one unforgettable year filled with love, laughter, and second chances in the small-town haven of Ashford Falls. When cousins Patrick, Joe, and ...

"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.

The Concise Reads Management Series gives us some of the important tools in the management tool belt including problem solving, communicating, and building a team. The guides are concise on purpose and should take you no more than an hour or so to read but the principles within them take weeks and months to master. These are essential principles to find success as a manager or leader and therefore it is important that you absorb them and turn them into habits. Team Building: "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." --Henry Ford The Team ...

Would you marry the most arrogant man you’ve ever met for a million dollars? James Marrying one of the richest, most eligible bachelors in New Zealand sounds like something out of a fairy tale, right? What girl could possibly say no if I proposed? Aroha Wihongi, that’s who. Marriage has never been high on my list of priorities, but my sister’s recent death has literally left me holding the baby—my four-month-old niece. Although having kids wasn’t on my list either, I have no intention of letting her absentee lowlife of a father within a mile of her. My lawyer says my chances of ...

Fake dating a billionaire instead of dancing at the club for extra money? Yes, please! He’s a tech genius who looks like a model and has a daredevil’s spirit. If he can’t conquer you with cold logic, he’s got fiery kisses in his arsenal. He’s also had his trust utterly destroyed in the past and plans to keep his frozen heart out of reach. I’m a pilot with a failing flight school and a load of debt. I don’t have time for men and their games while I take care of my grandfather. So, when the hot billionaire who’s been watching me dance in feathers becomes my newest flight ...

Are you struggling to lead your team effectively? Do you find yourself micromanaging or avoiding confrontation? If so, 30 Days to Stop Being a Shitty Boss is the perfect guide to help you transform your leadership style. This 30-day program offers a transformative approach to leadership development, with daily exercises that blend mindfulness techniques, communication strategies, and self-reflection. You'll learn how to identify and address common leadership challenges, communicate more effectively with your team, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. ...

When Lisa Marsh reluctantly agrees to serve Thanksgiving dinner at the local community center, she’s not prepared for the chaos that ensues. Between the lively teenagers, fiercely independent veterans, eccentric seniors, and one particularly gruff homeless man named Pete, the evening spirals into a disaster. But when her best friend dares her to do more, Lisa accepts the challenge: she’s going to help Pete turn his life around—whether he likes it or not. Her plan? Simple: clean him up (starting with a shave), find him a job, and make him respectable. Pete, however, has no interest in ...

You are a good-hearted person with good intentions surrounded by good-hearted people with good intentions. Yet with the pressures of daily life, especially in the workplace, this is not always your experience. Seeing Good At Work provides 52 weekly steps to transform your experience in the workplace. Short readings and exercises, simple yet profound, point you in the direction of seeing the best in yourself and others in any situation. Our concept here is simple: Since what you look for you will find, look for good. But how do you put this simple concept into practice, especially in the ...

Hot isn't a hot enough word to describe corporate raider Fletcher Wolf, but since he's suing couturier Cara Fletcher for, oh, a gazillion dollars, she figures she shouldn't hit on him…at least not too hard. On top of that, she wonders if he's responsible for the harassment and vandalism that's plaguing her, irritants that escalate into crimes when her workshop is trashed to the tune of a hundred thousand dollars. The economic damage enables him to seize her company, bringing him into her life on a daily basis. When her Manhattan loft home is torched and her assistant murdered, Cara ...

Moving in with my best friend's brother wasn’t on my bingo card. Falling for him is a disaster waiting to happen. A fire destroys my bakery, leaving me with nothing. My best friend Ethan offers me a job and a place to stay, but there’s a catch-his older brother, CEO Liam Shaw. Liam is arrogant, controlling, and infuriatingly handsome. Living under his roof and working by his side? Impossible. Mr. Grumpy even has house rules. Really? As the tension between us grows, Liam’s icy exterior thaws, revealing a tender, protective side that’s impossible to resist. His touch soothes my ...

My steamy hot one-night stand and now he is my Boss. One last trip before looking for my next dream job. And there he was a stranger, Brian, extremely sexy with his pepper gray hair. We had one mind-blowing night together. Turns out, I landed a new job but, Brian Kerrigan is the CEO of the company and my new grumpy boss. The steamy romance between us picks up right where we left off, after spending the night at his huge penthouse and sleeping in those strong muscular arms. Now we are having this completely sexy office affair. He desperately wants this romance between us to continue, but I ...