Work Environment

Companies with the best cultures generate stock market returns of twice the general market and enjoy half the employee turnover of their peers. Their staff innovate more, deliver better customer service, and, hands-down, beat the competition. These companies outperform and disrupt their markets. Build It has found these rebels and the rule breakers. From small startups to global powerhouses, this book shows that courage, commitment and a people-centric mindset, rather than money and resources, are what you need to turn an average business into a category leader.

"Al and Danny Kavadlo--bodyweight coaches extraordinaire--have done it again. Their new book Street Workout is an incredibly comprehensive collection of calisthenics concepts, exercises and programs. In addition to their masterful demonstrations of every exercise, the Kavadlo brothers' colorful personalities and motivational talents leap off of every page. If you're serious about bodyweight training, you've gotta get this book!" --MARK SISSON, author of The Primal Blueprint "Al and Danny Kavadlo are acknowledged worldwide as masters of urban bodyweight training, so it's no surprise that ...

An entertaining and accessible listen with profound implications for the future, Teeming takes us on a journey through nature’s most ancient and successful R&D labs, and gives practical prescriptions for redesigning organizations to flourish far into the future. Evolutionary biologist and anthropologist Dr. Woolley-Barker weaves poetic vision and deep scientific expertise to illustrate how flat, agile, and adaptive societies like ants, termites, and underground fungal networks self-organize for resilience and value.

Discover the powerful secrets to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with "Navigating Professional Boundaries - A Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace." This groundbreaking book is a must-have for anyone looking to foster a culture of respect and professionalism in their organization. As you immerse yourself in the pages of this transformative guide, you'll uncover the proven strategies and practical advice to effectively prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace. You'll be compelled to take action as you learn how to: Develop ...

Are you ready to build a workplace that thrives and inspires? Modern Workplace Culture Made Easy and Modern Workplace Diversity Made Easy are now available as a powerful bundle. Together, they provide leaders, managers, and teams with tools to create inclusive, innovative, and highly effective environments—no matter the challenges.

Discover the twin forces shaping every thought you’ve ever had. Philosophical Dimensions: The Inner and Outer Self is your gateway to understanding the mind’s deepest mysteries. This unique 2-in-1 book brings together Internalism for Beginners and Externalism for Beginners, offering an accessible yet profound exploration of two revolutionary perspectives on human thought and existence. What drives your mind—your inner self or the world around you? Dive into the heart of philosophy to explore how your thoughts, beliefs, and identity are formed. From the quiet depths of introspection to...

Our world runs on energy! But traditional fossil fuels are doing great damage to the environment, and they will eventually run out. How might solar, water, wind and geothermal power come to our rescue? Listeners can discover how different the world could look in the future with energy sources that are clean and renewable.

The Big Neighborhood Clean-Up A Heartwarming Story About Environmental Responsibility, Community Action, and Teamwork for Children Ages 4-8 The second adventure in the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series that parents trust and teachers recommend When seven-year-old Imani and eight-year-old Tommy notice their neighborhood is scattered with litter, they don't just complain—they take action! With colorful posters and boundless enthusiasm, these resourceful children organize their entire community for a neighborhood clean-up day that transforms not just their physical environment, but ...

Della lost her parents in a car accident and is currently stuck in a job with a cantankerous old woman who hates life. She tries to look for the positive and while doing so, finds a new beginning both in love and a career. If Mother Nature can start each spring so beautifully, Della too, is determined to find her beautiful new beginning!

While on their honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico, Blake and Cindy are confronted by a distraught mother whose 14-year-old daughter has just been grabbed off the street in her school uniform and whisked away. While Blake still hasn’t come up with a new tagline for his private investigation business, “We Find Stuff” will have to do for now as Cindy convinces him to sign on to find Isabella. His efforts will take him to Dallas, Texas, where he’ll find himself trying to outsmart and outplay the very dangerous Los Zetas Cartel.

Society embraces regulations that limit physical harm to others, as when smoking restrictions are defended as protecting bystanders from secondhand smoke. But we have been slower to endorse parallel steps that discourage harmful social environments, as when regulators fail to note that the far greater harm caused when someone becomes a smoker is to make others more likely to smoke. In Under the Influence, Robert Frank attributes this regulatory asymmetry to the laudable belief that individuals should accept responsibility for their own behavior.

"The Foundation of Joy: Building a Happy Family" is an insightful guide that delves into the essential elements required to cultivate lasting happiness within the family unit. This book explores the core principles of effective communication, mutual respect, and shared values, offering practical strategies to strengthen familial bonds. By focusing on emotional intelligence and empathy, the author provides readers with the tools to navigate common family challenges, such as conflict resolution and maintaining work-life balance. Through engaging anecdotes and evidence-based practices, "The ...

This Kindle document is the culmination of a three month action research (AR) project. It was undertaken with the purpose of getting the unheard voice heard in a writing and dialogue group in the Northeast. This work describes the transformation of the group in that three month time span under which the study took place. AR utilizes a four cycle process of discovery, measurable action, reflection, and action, in order to strategically work towards a goal with data constantly informing decisions. It is these qualities of AR that make it ideal for social justice and educational equity work. ...

Communications Skills for Project Managers provides practical advice and strategies for ensuring success, even in the face of shifting organizational priorities, constantly evolving expectations, and leadership turnover. This important guide gives listeners the skills they need to keep everyone in the loop.

Imagine a company where everyone loves to work, where employees feel not just "satisfied" but truly cared for, respected, and energized. Think of the impact this would have on recruitment, retention, customer satisfaction, innovation, and overall performance. Aron Ain, the award-winning CEO of Kronos, a global provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions, believes that anything is possible when people are inspired.

“Sprinkles Saves the Day!” is Book 13 of the JUST JUNIPER Adventures Chapter Book Series. In an exciting twist of events Sprinkles the cat saves the day. Juniper the golden retriever is at her side. Many animals are in danger of losing their homes in this exciting story. Agent Maya, Agent Lin and Agent Eron are BFF ‘s working hard to save the animals. Director Sprinkles, the amazing kitty cat, comes to their rescue! How does Sprinkles save the day? Read the book to find out!

Climate Church, Climate World argues that climate change is the greatest moral challenge humanity has ever faced. Hunger, refugees, poverty, inequality, deadly viruses, war - climate change multiplies all forms of global social injustice. Environmental leader Reverend Jim Antal presents a compelling case that it's time for the church to meet this moral challenge, just as the church addressed previous moral challenges. Antal calls for the church to embrace a new vocation so future generations might live in harmony with God's creation.

This book is about doing our best work. Sometimes distractions, personality clashes, and working with people whose working styles are different than ours, can create friction. Some colleagues have work styles that frustrate us and slow down progress. They say we spend 90,000 hours at work during our lifetime. How great would it be if most of those hours were productive, impactful and fulfilling?

Baumer''s life was ended by an SUV in January of 2017 while he was walking barefoot across America for the second time to draw attention to climate change. Baumer was a prolific wizard of non sequitur and displacement, and these writings show the maturation of an absurdist conscience, applying itself to inequities of access: power, security, and meaning itself, within the confines of America and within that, the contemporary professionalized writing culture.

Working remotely allows us to have more control over our time and organize it in a way that works for us personally. We can take care of errands during the day, take our laptop and work from an exotic location, or spend more time with family after dinner. And we get all of these benefits while still getting paid!