Human Behavior

People Strategy: How to Invest in People and Make Culture Your Competitive Advantage provides listeners with a powerful framework in which to develop high-performing teams, increase employee motivation, and use data to build an inviting and effective company culture. Author Jack Altman, cofounder and CEO of Lattice, an award-winning HR and performance management platform, shows you how to: establish the values that will form the bedrock of your organization; develop feedback processes that help employees feel heard, supported, and equipped to succeed; and more.

Most people, including many policy makers, activists, scientists, and philosophers, have encouraged us to be more empathetic - to feel the pain and pleasure of others. Yale researcher and author Paul Bloom argues that this is a mistake. Far from leading us to improve the lives of others, empathy is a capricious and irrational emotion that appeals to our narrow prejudices. It muddles our judgment and often leads to cruelty. We are at our best when we are smart enough not to rely on it and draw upon a more distanced compassion.

Introducing "The Social Animal" - a captivating and insightful journey into the intricacies of human behavior and relationships. This eBook provides a comprehensive exploration of the various aspects that make us social beings, presenting a fresh perspective on what makes us tick in our interactions with one another. Dive into the world of emotional intelligence, and delve into the power it possesses in shaping our relationships. Discover the neuroscience of love and how attraction and attachment play a vital role in our connections with others. The nature vs. nurture debate comes alive in ...

Embark on a riveting exploration into the depths of human psychology with "Dark Psychology and Gaslighting Manipulation." This comprehensive guide is your key to unraveling the mysteries of persuasion, mind control, and safeguarding yourself against manipulation. Unveil the Tactics: Dive into the art and science of manipulation, exploring the different strategies employed to control others. From dark psychology to the nuances of NLP and the intricacies of body language, this book equips you with the knowledge to understand, defend, and empower yourself.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on psychopathic employees in organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. This book examines workplace psychopaths and the damage they do to employees and organizations. It explores their traits, describes their types, defines their professions, examines the consequences of their actions, discusses methods for their detection, and suggests prevention strategies for those affected by them. The text is informational and educational, and it is written for easy understanding at all ...

"Managing Abnormal Behavior in the Workplace" is an introduction to abnormal behavior in the workplace, covering the definition, prevalence, and impact of abnormal behavior in various contexts. It includes historical and theoretical perspectives on abnormal behavior and explores the different types of psychological and personality disorders, workplace aggression and violence, work addiction and burnout, workplace trauma and PTSD, and workplace bullying and harassment. This book discusses the various methods of assessing and diagnosing abnormal behavior, including clinical interviewing and ...

For more than three decades, Dr. John Bargh has been responsible for the revolutionary research into the unconscious mind, research that informed best sellers like Blink and Thinking Fast and Slow. Now, in what Dr. John Gottman said "will be the most important and exciting book in psychology that has been written in the past 20 years", Dr. Bargh takes us on an entertaining and enlightening tour of the forces that affect everyday behavior while transforming our understanding of ourselves in profound ways.

Originally published in Swedish in 2014 as Omgiven Av Idioter, Erikon’s Surrounded by Idiots is already an international phenomenon, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide, of which over 750,000 copies have been sold in Sweden alone.

This book is great for beginners and those seeking general knowledge. It explores human resource management, job satisfaction, organizational culture, and workplace violence. It provides an understanding of employee behavior and is a useful tool for anyone in a supervisory or managerial position. People who want to learn about important aspects of organizations will benefit from reading this book.

Sheena Iyengar asks the difficult questions about how and why we choose: Is the desire for choice innate or bound by culture? Why do we sometimes choose against our best interests? How much control do we really have over what we choose? Sheena Iyengar's award-winning research reveals that the answers are surprising and profound.

Imagine being able to secretly understand other people's thoughts and intentions. Think about the countless ways in which you could use this knowledge to your advantage. Imagine reading body language, word usage, facial expressions, and subconscious actions to always know exactly how to behave in a business meeting, how to talk to that girl, or how to successfully close a sale every single time.

Discover the fascinating secrets of everyday social interactions with "Ethnomethodology: A Beginner's Guide." This essential guide opens up the world of ethnomethodology, revealing the hidden rules and structures that govern our daily lives. Are you curious about what really happens behind the scenes in social interactions? This book takes you on a journey through the subtle, yet powerful, methods people use to create social order. With engaging examples and practical insights, it’s designed to make complex concepts accessible and interesting. Unlock the Mysteries of Social Behavior: ...

Can you be in HR for more than 30 years and still be geeked out about it? The answer is yes, you can! HR leader and popular Everyday People blogger Steve Browne takes a fresh look at HR through an engaging assortment of real-life examples, insights, and epiphanies and encourages practitioners to drop the preconceptions of what HR should be and instead look to what HR could be. Listen to this book to rekindle your passion for a field that is vibrant and vital and touch the lives of everyone you encounter with HR on Purpose!

Influence and persuasion are a huge part of our everyday lives. The point of this book is to help you let go of that baggage and finish your business. What might this unfinished business be? Whatever it is, it might be affecting your level of anxiety. If you’ve always wanted to uncover the secrets to influence people and discover how the environment affects our brain development, then buy this audiobook today.

Every employee at every level wants to feel seen, heard, and respected. If we don’t feel safe, we can’t be our best selves or do our most creative work. This is why leaders must ensure psychological safety for everyone in their team. Whether you’re a manager, CEO, or entrepreneur, The Psychological Safety Playbook is the guide you need to lead your team to the highest levels of performance and innovation.

In a world dominated by scale and technology, smaller community-based financial institutions, like credit unions, have the chance to serve more people (and serve them better) by making banking more human. This book presents a way forward that places banking on a human scale.

In nearly every industry, smart machines are replacing human labor. It's not just factory jobs - automated technologies are handling people's investments, diagnosing illnesses, and analyzing written documents. If we humans are going to endure, Edward Hess and Katherine Ludwig say we're going to need a dose of humility. We need to be humble enough to let go of the idea that "smart" means knowing the most, using that information quickest, and making the fewest mistakes. Smart machines will always be better than we are at those things.

The Birth and Death of Meaning uses the disciplines of psychology, anthropology, sociology, and psychiatry to explain what makes people act the way they do.

The Divine Code: A Journey Through the Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Virtues of AI' by Martin Gjerløff from The Insight Job AI Academy, delves into the ethical and moral complexities of the AI era. This compelling book draws insightful parallels between Dante's journey in 'The Divine Comedy' and our technological advancements, offering unique perspectives on how AI mirrors and amplifies human virtues and vices. Gjerløff engages readers in a thought-provoking exploration of AI's capacity to reflect our deepest moral challenges, urging us to consider not just AI's capabilities, but our own ...

In Forbidden Psychology 101, you’ll learn the forbidden, secret psychological techniques that will turn your life upside down, and there won’t be any obstacles preventing you from gaining the respect and freedom you want and deserve.