Work Engagement

Finalist in the Business Book of the Year 2024 awards! The Chief People Officer role has finally taken its rightful place on the Executive Committee and human resource 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 HR 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 ...

The world of work has changed. People in previous generations tended to pick one professional path and stick to it. Switching companies every few years wasn’t the norm, and changing careers was even rarer. Today’s career trajectories aren’t so scripted and linear. Technology has given rise...

What really sets the best managers above the rest? It's their power to build a cadre of employees who have great inner work lives—consistently positive emotions; strong motivation; and favorable perceptions of the organization, their work, and their colleagues. The worst managers undermine inner work life, often unwittingly.

In Put Happiness to Work, Karpinski draws on his deep experience at the intersection of business and psychology to lay out a step-by-step program that includes specific activities to enhance engagement and generate happiness at work. Utilizing existing work habits and meetings, these dynamic yet simple tools will hardwire effective changes into leaders' and employees' behavior, creating long-term, sustainable engagement.

Wondering how to train, equip and motivate your people to invite their friends & family to your church? Are you searching for practical strategies to revitalize your church's outreach? Do you feel your church could do more to welcome and engage new members? Are you curious about navigating the challenges of building an invite culture in today's digital age? In today's rapidly changing world, many churches are at a crossroads, struggling to grow and connect with their communities. "Unlocking Your Church's Invite Culture" by Rich Birch provides a groundbreaking solution to this challenge. ...

Reward and recognition programs can be costly and inefficient, and they primarily reward employees who are already highly engaged and productive performers. Worse still, these programs actually decrease employee motivation because they can make individual recognition, rather than the overall success of the team, the goal. Yet many businesses turn to these measures first-unaware of a better alternative. So, when it comes to changing your organizational culture, carrots and sticks don't work!

Unlock your leadership potential and transform your team’s productivity and creativity by harnessing the power of workplace relationships and genuine connection. Work has never been more connected—or more lonely. Endless pings and virtual meetings create the illusion of collaboration, but...

Are you spending hours on content that no one sees—while others automate and grow? This isn't another AI hype book. It's a clear, tactical playbook designed for real marketers juggling real workloads—without the fluff. Learn how to train AI tools like ChatGPT, Jasper, and Canva to match your voice, plan smarter content, batch posts faster, write better ad copy, and analyze performance without burning out.

A 2018 Nautilus Book Award Winner for Business and Leadership! The founder of Menlo Innovations and author of the business culture cult classic Joy, Inc offers an inspirational guide to leaders seeking joy in the challenge of leading others. Rich Sheridan's Joy, Inc. told the story of how his...

Axiom Award Bronze Medalist for Leadership Executive coaches and #1 bestselling authors of All In and The Carrot Principle offer insight and advice in this practical eight-step guide both managers and employees can use to reduce work anxiety in the office and at home. Have you ever dreaded...

A clear, humane guide to one of the most consequential technologies of our time—Gene Editing — CRISPR Without the Scary Nonsense explains what CRISPR is, how it works, and what it means for patients, families, clinicians, policymakers, and anyone who reads a headline and wants to understand the reality behind the hype. “This book is what I found. It is written for anyone who has heard CRISPR in a news story and wanted to understand it, not just nod at it.” “CRISPR is a tool that allows scientists to find a specific location in the three‑billion‑letter genome and make a precise...

Few Christians are aware of just how many day-to-day struggles are actually the work of demonic powers, bent on keeping them from their divine destiny. Jesus has given you all that you need for victory, but to walk in the fullness of your spiritual authority, you must learn to discern, disarm, and destroy the works of the devil. In this manual for spiritual warfare, seer prophet, and best-selling author Hakeem Collins goes beyond basic teaching to offer revelatory training and unique spiritual insight on overcoming the powers of darkness in your daily life.

Transform Analysis into Action with Strategic Thinking That Delivers Results Today’s policymakers face a world of rapid technological change, interconnected crises, and shifting stakeholder ecosystems. Traditional planning tools are no longer enough. What’s needed is a way to turn analysis into action and uncertainty into opportunity. The Art of Strategic Thinking provides that bridge. Based on fifteen years of work with government agencies, international organizations, and think tanks, this book equips you with frameworks and tools that perform under pressure when decisions matter most...

“This is the management book of the year. Clear, powerful and urgent, it's a must read for anyone who cares about where they work and how they work.” —Seth Godin, author of This is Marketing “This book is a breath of fresh air. Read it now, and make sure your boss does too.” —Adam...

A brutally honest, satirical guide to the worst management practices in modern business. This revised and updated edition exposes the toxic reality of micromanagement through dark humor and biting social commentary. Ever wondered why your best employees keep quitting? Why morale is in the toilet? Why innovation has ground to a halt? This book reveals the answer: micromanagement. Through satirical "instruction" on how to become a Menacing Micromanager, author FC Bohnke holds up a mirror to one of the most destructive leadership styles in the workplace. What You'll Discover: The psychological...

Maslow at Work provides a practical, engaging, and deeply human guide to understanding employee motivation through the lens of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Designed specifically for managers, team leaders, and organizational professionals, this book breaks down each level of the hierarchy and translates psychological theory into actionable workplace strategies that build stronger teams, healthier cultures, and more effective leadership. Learn how to create environments where employees feel safe, valued, connected, and inspired to reach their full potential. Discover how to improve ...

The 10 Keys to a Successful Remarriage Based on the author’s personal experience, over 30 years of clinical practice, knowledge from leading marriage and remarriage researchers, and 100 in-depth interviews of remarried people, The Remarriage Manual offers 10 essential keys to a successful...

Lucy storms into my life, her fire matching mine, and suddenly, my carefully constructed walls start crumbling. Her curses in the elevator made my heart race, but damn, it's the way she challenges me that's breaking through. She's the forbidden fruit, my new assistant in this high-stakes world, and yet, her presence feels essential. Her sharp wit, challenging stare, and undeniable allure deepens my desire for her. Every moment with her chips away at my defenses, and makes me want her even more. As a billionaire and ex-military man, I thrive on control and order. But Lucy’s presence is a ...