Human Work

Jamie Merisotis, author of the award-winning 2016 book America Needs Talent, argues that people will coexist with smart machines by learning, earning, and serving others over their lifetimes. But Merisotis asserts large-scale change is necessary to develop and hone the knowledge, skills, and abilities that render us uniquely human. These qualities include compassion, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and interpersonal communication.

In this updated and expanded edition of Human + Machine—including a new chapter on gen AI—Daugherty and Wilson show that the essence of the AI paradigm shift is the transformation of all business processes within an organization, whether related to breakthrough innovation, everyday customer service, or personal productivity habits. As humans and smart machines collaborate ever more closely, work processes become more fluid and adaptive, enabling companies to change them on the fly—or completely reimagine them.

From the pioneers of the management strategy that's transforming businesses worldwide, Making Work Human shows how to implement a culture of performance and gratitude in the workplace—and seize a competitive edge, increase profitability, and drive business momentum.

Christine Montross was a nervous first-year medical student, standing outside the anatomy lab on her first day of class, preparing herself for what was to come. Entering a room with stainless-steel tables topped by corpses in body bags is shocking, no matter how long you've prepared yourself, but a strange thing happened when Montross met her cadaver.

Why Does the Sky Look Blue? Why Can’t You Sneeze with Your Eyes Open? And What’s Up with Burping After Soda? Ever stared at something and thought, “Wait… why does that happen?” This book has the answers. Packed with amazing science facts for curious kids and smart teens, this fun-filled book explores the wild, weird, and totally fascinating science behind everyday life — the stuff you see, feel, eat, and hear — from goosebumps to microwaves, thunder, and chocolate. 🍫⚡🌩️ 🎁 Inside, you’ll discover: Why birds don’t get zapped on power lines 🐦⚡ How fridges ...

Finalist in the Business Book of the Year 2024 awards! The CPO role has finally taken its rightful place on the Executive Committee and people management is recognised as a true differentiator of success for modern organisations. However, CPOs face a challenge. In a world of increasing regulation and litigation, and with greater expectations than ever of how organisations should support their people, the role risks being overwhelmed. Managers are drowning under the weight of people-related tasks, while staff demand ever more from their workplace. CEOs and Boards need everything done ...

As a workplace strategist and business coach, Erica Keswin has spent over 20 years working with top business leaders and executives to build successful organizations that honor relationships. Featuring case studies from top brands such as, Lyft, Starbucks, Mogul, and SoulCycle, to name a few, Bring Your Human to Work distills the key practices of the most human companies into applicable advice that any business leader can use to build a “human workplace”.

This book predicts the decline of today's professions and describes the people and systems that will replace them. In an Internet society, according to Richard Susskind and Daniel Susskind, we will neither need nor want doctors, teachers, accountants, architects, the clergy, consultants, lawyers, and many others to work as they did in the 20th century.

In this keep you guessing dog sleuths cozy mystery, amateur sleuth Ethan Thompson, veterinarian Skye Wilder and our three wise canine detectives, are drawn into a puzzling case that shakes the small town of Sunridge Junction to its core. Dog Detectives: Three wise canine detectives join Ethan and Skye in this sleuthing adventure, using their sharp instincts to sniff out trouble and lead the way. Hidden Tunnels: A fateful discovery at the animal shelter reveals a hidden tunnel beneath the kennels, exposing a dangerous thief ring operating right under their noses. Unexpected Alliances: As ...

101 Side Hustles That Still Work in 2025 is a gritty, no-fluff guide to real-world income ideas that still pay the bills—without burnout, subscriptions, or chasing trends. These offline, low-tech, and human-powered side hustles are built for people who want freedom without pitching to strangers on social media. Whether you're looking to ditch your 9-to-5 or just pick up a little extra each month, this book delivers 101 ideas you can start today. And when you're ready for what's next? The Hustleverse continues with The AI Side Hustle Blueprint — scaling income with smart automation and ...

The Work of Human Hands is a timeless medical journey through pioneering surgeon Dr. Hardy Hendren's legendary operating room that the Los Angeles Times called "impossible to forget". Set at Boston Children's Hospital, which U.S. News & World Report consistently rates as America's best children's hospital, The Work of Human Hands is available now for the first time in audio. The new edition includes a fresh introduction and a greatly expanded epilogue updating readers on Hendren and patient Lucy Moore today.

The world of work, the way we work and we, who work, will continue to evolve. From commuting to large industrial units, to operating from structured cabins and now from homes―every change has brought its set of challenges. It has become imperative for humans to be at the forefront of it. Human at Work delves into these challenges, the rapid technological advances, digital transformation and economic uncertainties that serve as opportunities and threats for the future of work.

In an era where creativity fuels the engines of trillion-dollar platforms, HARVESTED MINDS exposes the hidden cost of digital progress: the captivity of human ingenuity. Jordan A. Cross delivers a powerful and unflinching narrative that blends investigative depth with philosophical urgency, revealing how today’s innovators, thinkers, and dreamers are trapped within invisible cages of algorithms, contracts, and corporate control. This is not just a book about technology. It is a manifesto for sovereignty in the digital age. Through the parable of the golden goose, Cross illustrates how ...

Are you a small business owner overwhelmed by AI hype—but secretly wondering if you’re falling behind? You’re not alone. And you’re not behind. Smarter Not Harder: How Small Business Owners Can Use AI to Work Less, Earn More, and Stay Human is the no-fluff, human-centered guide you’ve been waiting for. Forget the jargon, tech overwhelm, and cookie-cutter prompt packs. This book meets you where you are—with humor, heart, and step-by-step guidance to help you use tools like ChatGPT and other AI-powered systems to grow your business without losing your voice, values, or sanity. ...

In a climate of culture wars and tremendous economic uncertainty, America is often reduced to a simplistic schism between red states and blue states. In response to that oversimplification, journalist Dante Chinni teamed up with political geographer James Gimpel to launch the Patchwork Nation project, using on-the-ground reporting and statistical analysis to get past generalizations and probe American communities in depth.

AI MINDSHIFT: Unlock the Power of AI Without Losing Your Human Touch – A Strategic Guide to Future-Proofing Your Business with Innovation, Insight, and Authenticity In the rapidly evolving world of AI, how do you stay ahead of the curve without losing what makes your business uniquely human? AI MINDSHIFT by Ford Saeks is your essential guide to navigating the complex landscape of artificial intelligence, offering practical and strategic insights that will help you unlock the power of AI—while avoiding its pitfalls. Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or manager, this book ...

Look for Dr. Tamara Patzer's expanded 2025 edition based on what is happening now. This is the perfect tool for learning how to talking to AI. Proven Prompts is the ultimate guide for content creators (use your imagination and create CREATIVE content for any purpose including nonfiction marketing work) looking to unlock their full creative potential using the power of ChatGPT. This comprehensive guide, written by Dr. Tamara "Tami" Patzer, creator of AI Mastery Club and author of numerous books on business and marketing, is packed with valuable insights, tips, and tricks for using ChatGPT to...

After speaking out about how weak and insecure men control women in relationships in 2009 on several globally televised shows, Tony Gaskins launched his career as a life coach and relationship counselor. Since then, Gaskins, has become one of America’s foremost experts on love and relationships. Drawing inspiration from the Bible and from his own personal failures and successes, Gaskins offers a framework for how to recognize the right person to settle down with, how to set standards that promote loving relationships, and more.

Companies spend billions of dollars annually on diversity efforts, with remarkably few results. Too often diversity efforts rest on the assumption that all that's needed is an earnest conversation about "privilege." That's not enough. To truly make progress with diversity, equity and inclusion, we must focus less on documenting the problem and more on just stopping the transmission of it.

The cost of labor is the highest cost most organizations will face. In the safety program, the safety manager must spend money on the proper people to do each job and adequate management of those employees to get the most out of them. This short book provides essential information about human resources that every manager needs to know. The author has over twenty years of experience in safety mangement.