Workplace Culture

New York Times reporter and bestselling author David Gelles reveals how Patagonia became a global leader in doing well by doing good and how other companies are adopting its principles.

In Indistractable, Eyal reveals the hidden psychology driving us to distraction. He describes why solving the problem is not as simple as swearing off our devices: Abstinence is impractical and often makes us want more....

Successfully grow your business and improve customer and employee happiness with this New York Times bestseller book written by the CEO of Zappos.

Written by comedians James Schloeffel and Charles Firth, this business self-help guide teaches listeners how to outmanoeuvre their colleagues and climb the corporate ladder with nothing more than an obnoxious LinkedIn profile, a pack of Post-it Notes and the phrase 'circle back'.

In Impact Players, New York Times best-selling author and researcher Liz Wiseman reveals the secrets of these stellar professionals who play the game at a higher level....

Drawing on his experience as a psychiatrist, business consultant, and coach, author Mark Goulston combines his background with the latest scientific research to help listeners turn the "impossible" and "unreachable" people in their lives into allies....

The second installment of the Traction Library's EOS Mastery Series, People gives listeners all the tools they need to create a thriving workplace culture and shows why it's an absolutely essential part of any successful business.

Vivid Vision is a revolutionary tool that will help owners, CEOs, and senior managers create inspirational, detailed, and actionable three-year mission statements for their companies....

This audiobook is a practical guide that shows how leaders can build psychological safety in their organizations, creating an environment where employees feel included, fully engaged, and encouraged to contribute their best efforts and ideas....

Filled with practical advice, helpful exercises, and inspiring real-world examples, The Power of Mattering equips leaders at all levels with the tools they need to revitalize their teams—and entire organizations—by showing people that they matter.

Celebrated workplace thought leader Elizabeth Lotardo delivers an engaging guide to owning and elevating your work experience. With tips, watchouts, and funny stories, Leading Yourself will give you the encouragement and tactics to up-level your career, even if you aren't in your dream job.

The greatest threat we face is not robots replacing us, but our reluctance to reinvent ourselves....

Gillespie explains how workplace psychopaths - from bosses to clients, colleagues and customers - see the world, and highlights their devastating impact on workplaces....

Drawing on Zen philosophy and his expertise in the martial art of aikido, best-selling author George Leonard shows how the process of mastery can help us attain a higher level of excellence and a deeper sense of satisfaction and fulfillment in our daily lives....

It’s time to take your business to the next level....

AI has the power to transform leadership for the better—the key is in how leaders use it. Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter will help leaders navigate our AI-enabled future.

In this audiobook, Allison Pugh makes a timely and urgent argument for preserving the work that connects us in the age of automation.

Agile Conversations brings a practical, step-by-step guide to using the human power of conversation to build effective, high-performing teams to achieve truly agile results....

This book delves into the enigmatic world of corporate politics, revealing the art of positive navigation that sets high achievers apart. From rapid risers to those who seem to have it all figured out, the book uncovers the strategies that shape triumphant careers....

In this practical guide, Dr. Joey Faucette reveals how HR leaders and business owners create a culture that grows people and profits through positive connections across distances.

Tristan White's story started like many others. He had a dream to work in a job that inspired him. He didn't find that job, so he created it....

In The Neurodiversity Edge, renowned Oxford-trained cognitive scientist, neurodiversity expert, and business leader, Dr. Maureen Dunne presents a pioneering framework to harnessing the power of neurodiversity to navigate the most important human resources revolution in the modern era.

The book aims to demystify Lean methodologies and provide you with clear, actionable steps to foster a lean culture within your organization. I believe that by simplifying these concepts, Lean Made Simple can open minds to the transformative possibilities of Lean.

Filled with exercises, assessments, and real-life examples, this empowering guide helps you recognize what's been making you a victim....

In Motivation, Brian Tracy draws on his decades of experience bringing out the best in others to provide 21 of the fastest, most powerful methods ever discovered for increasing the effectiveness of any individual or group....

This is the inside story of one of the most extraordinary brands in the corporate world, the rare company that is driven by environmental activism instead of cutthroat capitalism. Founded in 1973, Patagonia has grown into a wildly popular producer of jackets, hats, and fleece vests, with a cultlike following among hardcore alpinists and Wall Street traders alike, posting sales of more than $1 billion a year.

A page-turning story that helps readers to rethink work, life, and leadership from a relational rather than individualistic perspective, and shows how to open up never-before-seen opportunities in our companies and communities to heal the rifts threatening societies around the world.

Toxic workplaces can be bad for your mental and physical health, and they're one of the leading causes of employee turnover. Navigating a Toxic Workplace for Dummies explores what causes work environments to turn sour, and what you can do about it.

With real-life examples and actionable advice, Paul Axtell shows you how to design meetings for results, lead them to achieve agendas that move projects forward, and even allow time for building the relationships that make working together in a remarkable way possible. Based on his award-winning efficiency training title Make Meetings Matter and updated for the virtual meeting experience, this book will revolutionize the meeting—moving it from that dreaded obligation to a powerful way to get things done in business and in life.

In Targeting Turnover, Dick Finnegan draws on decades of experience and groundbreaking data to reveal a stark truth: the US is running out of workers. As baby boomers retire and birthrates fall, the only sustainable path forward is to keep the good employees you already have. Forget one-size-fits-all solutions like pay and perks. The top predictor of retention and engagement is whether employees trust their boss. Yet most first-line leaders have never been trained—or held accountable—for building that trust.

In a world where workplaces are becoming increasingly diverse, Working for Better by Elaine Howard Ecklund and Denise Daniels offers a timely guide for Christians navigating the modern faith-at-work landscape. Drawing from over twenty years of research and personal insights, Working for Better presents a groundbreaking exploration of how to express Christian faith in professional settings without compromising beliefs or alienating others.

Packed with career and leadership development insights from Fortune 50 C-level executives that have empowered leaders and tech professionals alike—amplifying the voices of 15 million women working in tech across all industries and career stages. In this powerful first edition, Anna Radulovski shares timeless strategies gained from years of experience working with hundreds of executives and top companies like Amazon, Apple, EY, Disney, Mastercard, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, and many more.

Be a spark that generates a stronger sense of belonging in your workplace! Many employees feel powerless to reconnect and engage with “work BFFs” who are disconnected and disengaged. They don’t know what to do, or may think there’s nothing they can do because they’re not a leader. What can they do? The answer: a lot! Belonging is built with human interactions that convey, “I see you, I respect you.”

Want to know what REALLY goes into corporate hiring and firing decisions? Promotions and disciplinary actions? The resolution of bizarre, comic and tragic worker issues? In this revealing and entertaining book of bite-sized stories, you'll learn of formidable situations resolved by seasoned leaders and their HR partners in the U.S. and abroad. You’ll enjoy a unique view of the drama and mischief taking place inside HR. Most often it is a grind; sometimes things get downright wacky. It's time to hear the stories your colleagues in Human Resources wanted to share but couldn’t...until now.

Businesses rise, fall, or stall based on their level of leadership. Businesses that invest the time, energy, and resources to develop leaders enjoy a competitive edge—and by developing leaders who can develop other leaders, unleash the power of rapid and sustainable growth. By developing people with the skills to put team members and customers in the best position to succeed, they ensure their own success.