Workplace Problems

Amina Wells never planned on becoming a nanny. But when she takes the job caring for billionaire Grant Wilder’s grieving niece, she finds herself drawn into a world of glittering penthouses, whispered gossip—and a man who terrifies her as much as he tempts her. Grant lives for control. For order. For keeping his emotions locked behind boardroom walls. But Amina is nothing like the polished women in his world. She’s sunshine and music, the one person who can reach through his armor… and the only one who can soothe the little girl who’s become his entire world. Their connection is ...

Being a dog walker isn't as glamorous as you might imagine. Unless, of course, you're walking a tech billionaire's German shepherd mix. And when your grumpy, gorgeous billionaire boss asks you to spend the evenings at his place to babysit his teenage niece, who are you to refuse? You think, what could possibly go wrong? I'll tell you what can go wrong: Your business implodes, your heart shatters, and you find out you're carrying his baby.

He’s the one headline she can’t afford. She’s the one distraction he can’t shake. Sloane is good at her job because she knows how to control the story. Clean up the mess. Keep emotions out of it. And when your career depends on staying sharp, polished, and unshakable, getting involved with your client is not just a bad idea—it’s the kind of mistake that can ruin everything. Jace Callahan is the star quarterback everyone thinks they know. Confident. Controlled. Untouchable. But off camera, he’s not nearly as easy to manage—and the more time Sloane spends trying to keep him in...

Bullies aren't limited to the playground. These days, they roam our offices and can be found everywhere from break rooms to boardrooms. They don't steal your lunch money, but they can make your work life a living hell - and even ruin your career. Whether the bully is a boss or a coworker...whether you're the target of manipulation, intimidation, verbal abuse, or deliberate humiliation, Beating the Workplace Bully will show you how to fight back.

The original edition of Discipline Without Punishment introduced a positive approach for getting problem employees to meet - and often even exceed - job requirements. The book still delivers on that promise, and in this revised edition, Dick Grote provides new insights, along with sample dialogues, memos, and worksheets.

Jonathan Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, and coach, reveals the patterns and antipatterns that will help organizations from every industry deliver better value sooner, safer, and happier through high levels of engagement, inclusion, and empowerment. Through his decades of experience in the technology world, Smart provides business leaders with a blueprint for creating a world-class organization of the future.

Bash Kincaid runs productions by the clock, the spreadsheet, and the absolute conviction that control is the only thing standing between success and disaster. As line producer on a location shoot in Dalton, he arrives armed with schedules, backup plans, and no patience for small-town unpredictability. Then he gets assigned Callum Ellis. Callum is Dalton’s local logistics lead, community connector, and the only person who seems capable of keeping the town, the vendors, the event calendar, and the film crew moving at the same time. He knows which problems matter, which ones only look urgent...

THE SOUP DEPARTMENT Book One: First Class Problem Some jobs come with unusual challenges. Brian Kowalski has worked the night shift at the Newark USPS distribution centre for eleven years. He has never missed a shift, never filed a complaint, and never once failed to meet his sorting targets. He is, by every measurable standard, an exemplary employee. He is also a werewolf. And tonight is a full moon. And his new regional manager has just made Tuesday overtime mandatory. Enter the SOUP Department — the Supernatural Occupational Unit Protection division, operating out of a basement office ...

Does your business look successful on the outside—but feel chaotic on the inside? Are you stuck in constant firefighting, watching the same problems repeat while people dodge responsibility and culture slowly erodes? Is your culture just dysfunctional enough that everyone's comfortably miserable, too afraid of the change that actually removes the root obstacles? You don’t need another trendy leadership theory. You need something that actually works. Fix your culture and all metrics improve immeasurably.

Are you tired of feeling like the workplace is a battleground rather than a platform for your success? Do you find yourself grappling with challenges that seem insurmountable? It's time to break free from the shackles of affliction and step into your destiny with "Overcoming Afflictions in the Workplace." In this revolutionary guide, you'll uncover the secrets to not only confronting workplace problems head-on but conquering them and thriving amidst adversity. This isn't your average self-help book; it's a power-packed manual that equips you with the tools you need to rise above any ...

When a wary wedding planner and a people-pleasing mayor clash over a historic noise ordinance, their enemies-to-lovers battle might just rewrite the rules of romance. Paige There are exactly forty-two things that can go wrong at a wedding, and I track them all in my color-coded spreadsheet. Opening The Vow, our new Pacific Northwest venue, is my chance to prove that perfect planning prevents heartbreak. But when Juniper Springs' infuriatingly charming mayor delivers a century-old noise ordinance that threatens my marquee event, my perfectly scheduled life spirals into chaos. Ben Calloway is...

This Program Will Change the Way You Think About Work (And Everything Else . . . ) Imagine going to work each day feeling energized, excited, and ready for anything that comes your way. No more struggling with stress or burnout. No more personality clashes. Impossible? Not according to Michael A...

Do you ever feel like you're your own worst enemy at work? Is your leadership style being sabotaged by self-doubt, anxiety, or unresolved anger? Many leaders struggle with these hidden challenges, but few are honest enough to face them. "The Bad Leader" is a compassionate and brutally honest guide that empowers you to confront the internal demons holding you back from true leadership. Author Phil Robert Lucky goes beyond corporate jargon and theoretical skills, providing a clear path to understand and solve the psychological barriers that make you a "bad leader." Inside this transformative ...

This practical guide shows how to facilitate collaboration among diverse individuals and organizations to navigate complexity and create change in our interconnected world. David Ehrlichman draws on his experience as a network builder; interviews with dozens of network leaders; and insights from the fields of network science, community building, and systems thinking to provide a clear process for creating and developing impact networks.

When confronted with an ethical dilemma, most of us like to think we would stand up for our principles. But we are not as ethical as we think we are. In Blind Spots, leading business ethicists Max Bazerman and Ann Tenbrunsel examine the ways we overestimate our ability to do what is right and how we act unethically without meaning to.

The Lost Keys to Thinking Like a Problem-Solver Unlock the Mindset to Solve Any Problem, Big or Small Ever lost your keys, retraced your steps, and somehow still couldn’t find them—only to realize they were right in front of you the whole time? Or spent hours stuck on a frustrating problem at work, only to discover you were looking in the wrong place all along? Problem-solving isn’t just about finding answers—it’s about learning how to think. In The Lost Keys to Thinking Like a Problem-Solver, software engineer and logical thinker Lay Manns shares a practical, engaging, and ...

Do you work with anyone who thinks or acts differently than you? Would you like to understand why they think and act that way? Would you like to have THE answer for how to build more productive relationships with your coworkers (including your boss)? If so, number one Amazon best seller Solving the People Problem is for you.

If you are a new manager, the hardest part of the job is usually not the workload. It is the conversation you know you need to have and keep postponing. Someone is late again. Someone keeps pushing back with attitude. Someone is missing details they should already know. A strong employee is slipping. Two people are spreading tension through the team. You know the issue is real. You know waiting is making it worse. What you need is a clear way to handle it before small problems become team problems. Say It Before It Spreads is a practical guide for new managers who need to correct behavior ...

Culture does not decline through announcements. It changes through behavior. Standards are not removed. They are adjusted quietly inside teams. Deadlines are missed without consequence. Underperformance is discussed but not corrected. High performers compensate for others. Difficult conversations are postponed. Nothing appears broken. But inside the team, something has already shifted. In The Hidden Culture Mistakes That Erode Performance, Amit Dharmendra Singh examines how everyday team behaviors gradually redefine standards, accountability, and performance. This book focuses on what ...

The no. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Icebreaker returns with a new fast-paced and glittering F1 romance set in the familiar world of Maple Hills. GLAMOUR, FAST CARS AND SCANDAL. WELCOME TO THE PADDOCK. Ivy Miller has one rule: no more dating athletes. After one too many bad experiences...