THE CLASSIC PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT BESTSELLER The next time they try to pull something like that on you, it's not going to work Bosses, friends, family members, they've made your life hell -- until now. Based on fourteen years of resea...

An eye-opening, groundbreaking tour of the purpose of work in our lives, showing how work operates in our culture and how you can find your own path to happiness in the workplace.Why do we work? The question seems so simple. But Profe...

A guide to identifying, nurturing and growing our insight and creativity for more effective thinking. We know that our minds are capable of great things because, every now and then, they come out with a brilliant idea or two. Howe...

Are you happy? Like your job?Most people report low engagement and enthusiasm in their careers. And point their finger at a negative work culture, a mean boss… co-worker… or customer. Mean people suck.Some leaders believe that the...

With an increase in workplace violence, burnout, job dissatisfaction and employee turnover, the demand for change in management styles has never been greater than it is today. The traditional hierarchical, dictatorial styles of leader...

We create organizations because we need to get a job done—something we couldn't do alone—and join them because we're inspired by their missions (and our paycheck). But once we're inside, these organizations rarely feel inspiration...

For readers of Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Pink, and Freakonomics, a captivating and surprising journey through the science of workplace excellence.Why do successful companies reward failure? What can casinos teach us about building a ha...

"Intriguing, timely, and enjoyable . . . A fascinating account of the increasing adoption of these ancient disciplines by Western businesses." — Financial Times"[An] adroit exploration. [Gelles] deftly describes wha...

GET TO THE TRUTHPeople--friends, family members, work colleagues, salespeople--lie to us all the time.  Daily, hourly, constantly. None of us is immune, and all of us are victims. According to studies by several different researchers...