Culture Transformation

As the chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Consolidated, J. Frank Harrison III knows firsthand the importance of not only prioritizing culture but also living out and modeling the values that drive it. He believes every person in an organization matters and how they are led matters just as much. In The Transformation Factor: Leading Your Company for Good, for God, and for Growth, Harrison profiles his company and his own personal journey to show you the radical transformation and amazing ripple effects that come from a purpose-driven, people-focused culture.

Schadenfreude is the story of a teenage Jewish intellectual who falls in love - in love with a boy (who breaks her heart), a language (that's nearly impossible to master), a culture (that's nihilistic but punctual), and a landscape (that's breathtaking when there's not a wall in the way). Rebecca is an everyday, misunderstood '90s teenager with a passion for Pearl Jam and Ethan Hawke circa Reality Bites until two men walk into her high school civics class: Dylan Gellner and Franz Kafka, hitching a ride in Dylan's backpack.

Did you know that your true corporate culture is hidden in the thinking and mindsets that drive all interpersonal interactions at work? Your corporate culture ultimately determines your performance levels, your ability to attract and retain talent, to collaborate, and to strategically transform as your market conditions change.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Narrator Suehyla El-Attar has a strong voice for this memoir of a woman's journey into the mostly male world of tech start-ups in Silicon Valley. She is energetic, funny, and swift while telling the story of Anna Wiener's acculturation from book publishing in...

The modern working world doesn't leave much time for reflection. Leaders in particular are encouraged to speed ahead, make quick decisions, and seek swift solutions to any problem that may arise. However, the full-speed-ahead approach can backfire. By taking time to pause and reflect, it's possible to notice new pathways and develop innovative solutions that allow for impactful results. Executive coach Janet M. Harvey has worked with leaders and teams around the world to explore the common tensions that arise in the workplace.

Discover the Epic Story of China: A Concise History from Ancient Dynasties to Modern Superpower! Quickly learn the fundamental facts of China with a fun and user-friendly experience! Embark on the exhilarating journey through the vast expanse of Chinese history! From the myths and legends of the Xia Dynasty, to the vibrant new era of the new happy China, this concise and engaging guide is meticulously designed for students, businessmen, diplomats, and analysts. This book gives you a comprehensive and thorough overview of China's rich cultural heritage, political transformations, and ...

Are you tired of churches that perform but do not transform? Discover The Kingdom-Driven Church—a revolutionary Christian leadership book that reveals how the Church can reclaim its influence, disciple nations, and become the solution the world desperately needs. In this bold and prophetic call to action, Dameyan Cole challenges traditional church models and unveils a powerful framework for kingdom leadership, city transformation, and purpose-driven discipleship. This book is not just about church growth—it is about kingdom impact. It is a roadmap for building churches that go beyond ...

From living in a van on the streets of San Diego, to growing chocolate with indigenous tribes in Central America, to teaching in the Middle East and volunteering in Africa, best-selling author Gregory V. Diehl has followed a worldly and unconventional path through life. Leaving his California home as a teenager, he fully immersed himself, living and working, in 45 countries across the globe - all by age 28.

Are you trapped in a false choice between your company's soul and the pressure to automate? Every headline screams about AI, and every consultant tells you to digitize, automate, and scale. But you've built your successful small or medium-sized business on personal connections, human relationships, and a culture that feels like family. The pressure to adopt new technology feels like a threat to everything that makes your business special. What if there’s a third way? In The Soul of the Machine, veteran business advisor Tom Glover reveals that the struggle between people and technology is ...

The second edition is an improved guide to strategy deployment, designed for leaders and managers of all levels in every industry. The strategy deployment handbook combines elements of the strategy development, deployment, execution, and measurement using KPIs and balanced and cascading scorecards to achieve strategic goals and objectives. This handbook provides guidance through a simple seven-step approach called SUCCESS: Step One – Set the Strategic Goals; Step Two – Understand the KPIs; Step Three – Create Cultural Engagement; Step Four – Construct the Initiatives; Step Five – ...

Lean is not just about tools, boards, and processes—it is about people. In today's fast-changing world, true success comes from building a culture where individuals, teams, and leaders grow together. This book explores the human side of Lean, offering practical lessons on how to shape mindsets, habits, and behaviors that drive sustainable excellence. Drawing on real stories from Toyota's transformation journey, combined with modern practices and cultural insights, this book shows you how to: Understand the foundations of Lean culture and why it matters more than ever. Inspire people to ...

The first practical guide to applying the ancient healing art of Hawaiian shamanism to our modern lives. Uniquely suited for use in today's world, Hawaiian shamanism follows the way of the adventurer, which produces change through love and cooperation - in contrast to the widely known way of the warrior, which emphasizes solitary quests and conquest by power. Now, even if you can't get out into the wilderness or undertake a long apprenticeship with a shaman, you can learn to practice the art of shamanism.

For most Americans in the 19th century, it wasn't what you ate, but how much you ate, that mattered. Late in the century, doctors wrote books like How To Be Plumb and the voluptuous woman was the ideal. The famed actress Lillian Russell, considered by many the epitome of beauty, weighed almost 200 pounds. Today, in contrast, Americans seem obsessed with calories, diets and slimness, and with eating healthful amounts of vitamins, minerals, fats, and proteins. What sparked this remarkable revolution in the way we eat.

Discover the immense power hidden in the smallest actions with "The Power of Small Acts," your essential guide to transforming lives, communities, and workplaces one intentional gesture at a time. Unfold the secrets of how minor actions can create powerful ripple effects and ignite significant change. This enlightening eBook invites you to embark on a journey of mindfulness, empathy, and purposeful living, where you'll learn to harness the science of intentionality and the transformative impact of everyday kindness. Dive into compassionate listening and mindfulness practices that cultivate ...

In a world where values shift like sands in the wind, how can Christians stand firm in their faith and make a meaningful impact on the culture around them? "Counter Culture: Living by Faith in a Secular World" is your indispensable roadmap for not just resisting the currents of secularism but transforming them. Drawing wisdom from the timeless words of the Apostle Paul's letter to Titus, this eBook explores the art of countering culture with unwavering faith, grace, and a commitment to Christian values. Scott, a pastor, author, and devoted family man, provides a profound and practical guide...

HR 2.0: Rebooting the People & Profit Engine of Tomorrow – Redefining Talent Strategy and Performance Culture for Sustainable Growth: Unlock the Future of HR. Transform People into Performance. HR 2.0 is not just a book—it's a blueprint for reimagining Human Resources as a strategic powerhouse in the age of digital disruption, ESG mandates, and rapid workforce evolution. Packed with real-world Case Studies, Futuristic insights, and Field-tested Frameworks, this book equips CHROs, HR leaders, and CEOs with the tools to: Build high-impact competency-based hiring systems Create agile ...

Blossoms Of WisdomA GLIMPSE INTO THE WISDOM OF "THE LAND OF RISING SUN" A COLLECTION OF 365 DAILY JAPANESE QUOTES AND PROVERBS CELEBRATING THE ESSENCE OF LIFE, NATURE, AND THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE In this book, we will explore the power of Japanese quotes, their underlying philosophy, and some notable examples that continue to inspire and resonate with people around the world. Japanese quotes hold immense power due to their ability to distil complex ideas into simple yet profound words. With brevity and elegance, they capture the wisdom acquired through generations of Japanese thought. These ...

Humans have been farming for thousands of years, and yet agriculture has undergone more fundamental changes in the past 80 years than in the previous several centuries. In 1900, 30 million American farmers tilled the soil or tended livestock; today there are fewer than 4.5 million farmers who feed a population four times larger than it was at the beginning of the century.

Lead with purpose. Fulfill your legacy. Save the republic.The United States has a powerful purpose - "all are created equal", "E Pluribus Unum", and "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness”. But this is not our reality as 97% of us are unhealthy, 84% of us are stressed out, 78% of us are paycheck to paycheck, and most of us no longer believe in the "American Dream". And these are just the averages - life is much worse for women and BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, e.g., $.01 of wealth in Black families for every dollar of wealth in white families. Given our political polarization and ...

Thirty years ago, "mindfulness" was a Buddhist principle mostly obscure to the west. Today, it is a popular cure-all for Americans' daily problems. A massive and lucrative industry promotes mindfulness in every aspect of life, however mundane or unlikely: Americans of various faiths (or none at all) practice mindful eating, mindful sex, mindful parenting, mindfulness in the office, mindful sports, mindfulness-based stress relief and addiction recovery, and hire mindful divorce lawyers.