Behavior Management

Two veteran executive coaches help today's leaders learn how to retain and inspire their teams through the one thing their research has found works: Leading with Heart. In this audio, leadership coaches John Baird and Edward Sullivan share hundreds of hours of research and firsthand accounts of guiding leaders at some of the world's most respected big brands and small startups (Apple, Nike, Google, and Slack to name a few).

Last year, US companies spent over $165 billon on training; while many training programs themselves provide valuable skills and concepts, even the best-designed programs are ineffective because the learned behaviors are not reinforced. Without reinforcement, learned information gets shuffled to the back of the mind in the "nice to know" file, never again to see the light of day. This book bridges the canyon between learning and doing by providing solid reinforcement strategies.

Joy, Inc. offers an inside look at how Sheridan and Menlo created a joyful culture, and shows how any organization can follow their methods for a more passionate team and sustainable, profitable results. Sheridan also shows how to run smarter meetings and build cultural training into your hiring process. Joy, Inc. offers an inspirational blueprint for listeners in any field who want a committed, energizing atmosphere at work - leading to sustainable business results.

When fast-scaling startups and global organizations get stuck, they call Aaron Dignan. In this book, he reveals his proven approach for eliminating red tape, dissolving bureaucracy, and doing the best work of your life.

In this groundbreaking comprehensive analysis, based on more than 25 five years of in-depth surveys involving 100,000 men and women across dozens of Fortune 500 companies, Barbara Annis and Keith Merron provide a deeper understanding of the multiplicity of forces that have combined to create and perpetuate gender inequality. Gender Intelligence exposes common false assumptions that prevent men and women from successfully performing together at work.

In this groundbreaking book, Keith Law, the ESPN baseball writer and author of the acclaimed Smart Baseball, offers an era-spanning dissection of some of the best and worst decisions in modern baseball, explaining what motivated them, what can be learned from them, and how their legacy has shaped the game....

Does your organization manage complexity by making things more complicated? If so, you are not alone. According to The Boston Consulting Group's fascinating Complexity Index, business complexity has increased sixfold during the past 60 years. And, all the while, organizational complicatedness - that is, the number of structures, processes, committees, decision-making forums, and systems - has increased by a whopping factor of 35.

Leading with heart, authenticity, and purpose, Thomas Vozzo provides a clear path to a new bottom line—including 55 rules to break—bringing The Homeboy Way to life as the perfect antidote to the massive tidal currents of social injustice and inequities. By every traditional measurement of success, Vozzo was a clear winner. Then, through a series of fateful events, Vozzo landed as CEO of Homeboy Industries, the most successful gang intervention, rehabilitation, and reentry program in the country, founded by Jesuit priest Greg Boyle.

Are you tired of Gambling with your Business Insurance where the Insurance Company seems to always win? Are you frustrated with the broken insurance agent bidding process and unpredictable premium rates? As a successful business owner, you deserve to be in control of your insurance and, ultimately, your bottom line. Discover the winning strategies of the most successful business owners in David R Leng's book, The 10 Laws of Insurance Attraction. With 35+ years of experience, David reveals the secrets to reducing insurance premiums and taking control of your insurance program. In this book, ...

Human beings have been organizing to accomplish work for as long as we’ve existed. So why is organizational behavior still so elusive and mysterious? In this book, one of the greatest scholars in his field reframes his career’s work around the seven forces that drive all organizations. Mintzberg identifies them as efficiency, proficiency, consolidation, collaboration, culture, division, and conflict.

Jugar para ganar describe el enfoque estratégico que A. G. Lafley, en estrecha colaboración con el asesor Roger L. Martin, empleó para duplicar las ventas de Procter & Gamble, cuadruplicar sus ganancias y aumentar su valor de mercado en más de cien mil millones de dólares entre 2000 y 2009. Los líderes de cualquier tipo de organización pueden encontrar aquí una guía eficaz sobre cómo orientar las acciones cotidianas hacia objetivos estratégicos, construidos alrededor de los elementos esenciales, que determinan el éxito de todo negocio: dónde jugar y cómo ganar.

Robert Jackall's Moral Mazes offers an eye-opening account of how corporate managers think the world works, and how big organizations shape moral consciousness. Based on extensive interviews with managers at every level of two industrial firms and of a large public relations agency, IMoral Mazes takes the reader inside the intricate world of the corporation.

For decades there have been two iconic Japanese auto companies. One has been endlessly studied and written about. The other has been generally underappreciated and misunderstood. Until now. Since its birth as a motorcycle company in 1949, Honda has steadily grown into the world’s fifth largest automaker and top engine manufacturer, as well as one of the most beloved, most profitable, and most consistently innovative multinational corporations.

"Teacher Confessions: Laughs, Lessons, and the Road to Rock Star Status" by Tyra Hodge is a delightful exploration of the unpredictable world of teaching, blending humor with education insight. The book serves as a humorous and relatable guide for teachers navigating the challenges of the profession. It breaks the mold of conventional educational manuals, introducing a narrative filled with playful anecdotes and practical advice.The journey covers various aspects of teaching, from crafting lesson plans to handling classroom mishaps with grace and laughter. Each chapter provides a candid ...

Every day outstanding organizations do things and promote values that ensure they will retain customers, grow revenues, increase market share, and build their reputations. Informed by his own commitment to the concept of personal accountability and enlivened by compelling true stories from exceptional organizations, in this insightful and accessible audiobook John Miller identifies the principles and behaviors that distinguish such organizations from the pack and provides listeners with ways to integrate them into their own work.

Wish your child could understand money without the expensive life lessons? Ever watched your child blow their allowance in minutes, then wonder where it went? Investing for Kids Made Simple turns those "oops" moments into "aha!" opportunities. Created by economist Benedict Goldwyn, this adventure guide transforms how 8-12 year olds see money – from mysterious adult stuff to a tool they can master. Meet Emma and Ethan, two siblings dealing with the same money challenges your child faces today. From the lemonade stand dilemma to birthday money decisions, your child will see themselves in ...

The greatest threat we face is not robots replacing us, but our reluctance to reinvent ourselves. We live in an age of wonder: cars that drive themselves, devices that anticipate our needs, and robots capable of everything from advanced manufacturing to complex surgery. Automation, algorithms, and AI will transform every facet of daily life, but are we prepared for what that means for the future of work, leadership, and creativity?

Any cursory online search will reveal thousands of books and articles that try to help you become a better manager or a better leader. In this audiobook, we propose a third set of skills that are often neglected but are just as essential for effective leadership: the ability to clarify individual and organizational values and to find a way forward when these values conflict. This audiobook will help you develop those skills and apply them in your organization to become a better leader.

Broken promises, missed deadlines, poor behavior - they don't just make others' lives miserable; they can sap up to 50 percent of organizational performance and account for the vast majority of divorces. Crucial Accountability offers the tools for improving relationships in the workplace and in life and for resolving all these problems - permanently.

When it comes to running a business, the most important decisions a leader makes are not about products or locations - they're about people. For the past 33 years, Dee Ann Turner has been recruiting, training, and retaining some of the best employees in the restaurant business. Now she's ready to share her secrets on how to build, sustain, and grow an organizational culture that attracts world-class talent and consistently delights customers, no matter what your industry.