Behavior Change

Christians with poor people skills wreak havoc in local churches, miss divine opportunities, and cause themselves unnecessary stress and anxiety. Part of maturing as a Christian has to do with becoming more skillful at dealing with others. This skill set does not typically come naturally, but it can be learned. People Skills for Christians can help. WARNING: Your lack of skill with people can rob you of happiness, health, and financial success. In People Skills for Christians, Tony gives practical tools you can use right now to fix (and avoid) many of the common problems Christians face ...

My beginner's book is your ticket to one of the coolest and most mysterious subjects out there. This isn't your average physics book. It's a portal to understanding the stuff that makes up... well, everything! Subatomic particles. Do not let their size fool you; they have a massive impact on the world around you—the fundamental part of how everything works and not as complex as you might fear.

The Corporate Culture Survival Guide is the essential primer and practical guide every organization needs. Corporate culture pioneer Edgar H. Schein breaks the concept of "culture" down into real terms, delving into the behaviors, values, and shared assumptions that define it, and explains why culture is the central factor in an organization's success - or failure. This new third edition is designed specifically for practitioners needing to apply these practices in real-world settings.

With so many forces of change buffeting the business world today, a scary state of flux has replaced any sense of certainty, stability, and familiarity, delivering a wake-up call to make crucial changes happen, make them happen quickly, and make them stick. Traditional approaches to change management fall into one of two categories, but neither of these models offer a full picture to what really happens in an organization. Siobhan McHale offers a third option: organizations are complex ecosystems that require a Hive Mind or Group Intelligence (GQ) to bring about meaningful and lasting change.

If it feels as if your child is at a point of no return and there’s nothing you can do to turn the situation around, don’t despair. Your child’s future is golden, and the joy of every parent is to see to it that their little one becomes the best version of themselves. Every tool, strategy, or idea you need to guide your child in the right direction is in this handbook. Continue fighting for the future of your child, and they will thank you when they’re strong and independent adults living their best lives.

Discover the transformative power of intentional habit formation in "Change Your Habits and Change Your Life," where the author takes you on an illuminating journey through the intricacies of behavior and personal growth. Drawing from a background in psychology, he explores the profound influence of our surroundings on the habits we cultivate, offering insights gleaned from years of observation and personal exploration. Through captivating real-life examples and psychological insights, readers gain a deeper understanding of the power of habits to shape our thoughts, actions, and destiny. ...

"Hiking You" offers a unique perspective on personal transformation, using the metaphor of hiking to explore key principles for growth and self-discovery. Each chapter focuses on a specific "law" of hiking, such as "Leave No Trace" and "Uphill Right of Way," and translates it into a valuable lesson for life. Through engaging anecdotes, practical exercises ("Pathfinding Exercises"), and inspiring quotes, "Hiking You" provides a roadmap for navigating life's challenges with greater awareness, resilience, and connection. Are you ready to take your personal growth journey to new heights? "...

We live in a world of stuff. We dispose of most of it in as little as six months after we receive it. The byproducts of our quest to consume are creating an environmental crisis. Aja Barber wants to change this - and you can, too. In Consumed, Barber calls for change within an industry that regularly overreaches with abandon, creating real imbalances in the environment and the lives of those who do the work - often in unsafe conditions for very low pay - and the billionaires who receive the most profit.

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.

Before you face storms in your marriage (or if you’re already in one), turn to psychologists and best-selling authors Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend. They offer real solutions and biblical insight for couples who want to keep the wind in their sails of romance. You’ll find forty practical, irresistible ways to steer clear of, or resolve, all the “dumb” things that can scuttle our most cherished relationship. Insightful advice, along with true stories from the authors’ clinical practice, will strengthen your marriage or help get it back on course.

Conquer the CHES Exam offers a clear and concise study companion for those pursuing the Certified Health Education Specialist credential. Aligned with the Seven Areas of Responsibility established by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC), this guide provides focused summaries of essential concepts from health assessment and program planning to communication, advocacy, evaluation, and lifelong learning. Designed to complement more detailed study materials, this book does not attempt to cover every sub-competency or test question in exhaustive depth. Instead, it ...

A powerful manifesto for CEOs and employees alike: Influential and award-winning business leader Margaret Heffernan reveals how organizations can build ideal workplace cultures and create seismic shifts by making deceptively small changes.

What if you were your own worst enemy? What if everything you believed about well-being, quality of life & financial freedom was holding you back? What if you could let go of old thinking patterns and begin anew? This isn’t just a book… it’s Quantum Transformation! Now imagine what your life would look like if you had the “blueprint” to manifest your highest vision of yourself! Many of today’s “Law of Attraction” books seem to suggest a fairy tale doctrine that merely siting back THINKING about success, health and love will magically attract them to you. Most of them, ...

Conquer the ABA BCBA Exam: Your Guide to a Career as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in the Field of Applied Behavior Analysis is a comprehensive study guide designed to help you master the knowledge and skills required for the BCBA exam. The book delves into essential topics such as behavior assessment, data collection techniques, behavior-change procedures, ethical standards, and the practical application of behavior analysis across various settings. Each chapter provides detailed explanations, real-world examples, and exam strategies tailored to help you understand how to apply ...

The Mindfulness Approach to Health Behaviour Change (MATHC) takes the listener through a six stage experiential process that delves into the intricate landscape of change theory and therapeutic strategies to aid the transformative process.

We are at a tipping point in retail history. While consumers are profiting from the convenience of instant gratification, rapidly advancing technologies are transforming the way goods are transported and displacing workers in ways never before seen. In Arriving Today, Christopher Mims goes deep, far, and wide to uncover how a single product, from creation to delivery, weaves its way from a factory on the other side of the world to our doorstep.

Change within organizations is disruptive, making people feel less in control of their work and lives. With every passing day, organizational change becomes more complex. It’s no surprise that efforts for change encounter resistance. Jan Kaderly knows that managing change is managing resistance. In Change Killers, Kaderly takes you on a deep exploration of resistance. Dive into decades of research on the very human reasons why we resist change and discover how you can manage resistance while building the support needed to evolve and grow.

Health care is in the midst of a massive disruption. With financial structures in tatters and the future uncertain, this is the moment to begin the revolution. But first, leaders need to learn how to support staff at all levels as they make transformational improvements in care. This book demonstrates that real change is very personal and has to start at the top - whether you're an executive, governing board member, manager, or physician.

Start at the End offers a new framework for design, grounded in behavioral science. Technology executive and behavioral scientist Matt Wallaert argues that the purpose of everything is behavior change. By starting with outcomes instead of processes, the most effective companies understand what people want to do and why they aren't already doing it, then build products and services to bridge the gap. Wallaert underscores with clarity and humor how this approach can improve the way we work and live.

The Change Cycle offers a tested, six-stage approach for successfully navigating common work-life transitions so that you not only get through them but emerge stronger and better able to face the next challenge.