Virtual Workplace

Unfortunately, we've all seen it happen. When faced with a problem, rather than working cooperatively to come up with a solution, your manager or colleagues come swooping in, squawking loudly, dump orders riddled with formulaic advice, and then take off, leaving you behind to clean up the mess. Or—let's be honest: there may have been a time (or three) when you have been guilty of doing this very thing yourself. While this happens in every workplace worldwide more frequently than ever, it doesn't have to. Through the story of Charlie, a seagull who doesn't understand how his management ...

Taming the Abrasive Manager: How to End Unnecessary Roughness in the Workplace is an ideal resource for managers, human resource professionals, executive coaches, and anyone who works for or with an abrasive leader. Researcher and executive coach Dr. Laura Crawshaw― known as the Boss Whisperer® for her work in this field―shares her discoveries on how to tame the deep fears that drive abrasive managers to attack their coworkers. In her straight-shooting style, Crawshaw offers invaluable insights gained from her encounters with abrasive bosses in corporate jungles who aggressively defend...

When the end of the world is just another Tuesday... In the battle between destiny and disaster, sometimes all it takes is a reluctant hero with zero qualifications and even less enthusiasm. Meet Grongol, a goose with the extraordinary power to bring about Armageddon - if he ever lays that final, fateful egg. Follow his unwitting companion Pibblestone McTavish as he flees mayonnaise-obsessed villains and chicken cultists while accidentally preventing doomsday. Journey alongside Snarksteel the Insufferable, a sentient sword with three centuries of watching heroes die stupidly while ignoring ...

“This book is not simply about becoming more assertive, but also how to let go of the fear that can stop you from living an authentic happy life . . . You will have an extensive toolkit by the end of this guide.”——Reader’s Favorite 5-Star Review Would you be happy if you could kill your anxiety, confidently ask for what you want, and get it? Would your life be better if you could speak your mind and confront others without fear? Of course!Difficult conversations emotionally drain you. And if a woman follows generic advice implicitly written for men, it will likely backfire. Women ...

Compassionate leadership emerges as a fundamental theme throughout this exploration. Leaders who embody empathy are more likely to inspire trust and loyalty among their team members. This connection fosters open communication, encourages innovation, and ultimately leads to higher levels of engagement. As managers and leaders navigate the complexities of human behavior in the workplace, the ability to connect with employees on an emotional level becomes a vital asset. This book will provide insights into how leaders can cultivate this quality and leverage it to build stronger, more cohesive ...

Stop Racing Against the Clock – Start Mastering Your Day. Do you feel overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant distractions? Does true work-life balance seem like an impossible goal? If you're tired of feeling stressed and unproductive, Time Management & Planning: Your Key to Workplace Productivity and Less Stress offers a lifeline. Written by clinical psychologist Dr. Carey Heller, an expert in ADHD and executive functioning, this concise, practical guide cuts through the noise of complex productivity systems. Forget dense manuals – this book delivers psychologically-sound, ...

RETALIATION is a first-person account about the danger of speaking out in the workplace. Amy Block Joy, a faculty member at a major public university and director of a federal program, knew what she had to do when she discovered apparent fraud at her university. Following university policy, she reported her suspicions to her supervisor. When her report was ignored, she blew the whistle, asking the university to take action. Her allegations of misuse of government funds were investigated and eventually substantiated by campus authorities. Eleven months later, when the fraud findings were ...

In Transforming Teams through Personality Insights, Terry Sloan explores the profound impact that understanding personality dynamics can have on team success. Drawing from psychology, leadership studies, and real-world case studies, this book provides a practical framework for managers, team leaders, and professionals looking to enhance collaboration, communication, and performance. By leveraging the personality model DISC, readers will gain actionable strategies to navigate workplace conflicts, optimize team strengths, and foster a culture of inclusion and productivity. Whether you're ...

Don't fall for the captain. I'm a fresh-faced journalist with something to prove. Writing about bake sales and city council meetings wasn't exactly my dream. But when my editor assigns me to investigate the "Heartthrob of the High Seas," I see my chance at a real story. Captain Leo Maxwell is too perfect to be real. In fact he's the walking definition of every popular guy who never gave me a second glance in high school. No actual ship captain has millions of swooning followers or looks like he just stepped off a romance novel cover. He's got to be a fraud, and I'm going to expose him. That...

One company, four billionaires, four sinfully sexy stories to set you alight! Taking Charge Sebastian’s new temp is far from perfect. Part of him wants to fire the agency for wasting his time and send Colette and her sassy smile packing. The other part of him has very different ideas of what do with her. But is there more to her than her smart mouth, tight skirt, and high heels? Taking Over Harry and Gabrielle get together for one night of passion, but what will happen when it’s time for them to part? Taking Liberties Caleb normally goes for elegant, sophisticated women, and then he ...

Life is good for Cate Maddison. Although it would be nice to have a man in her life, her career is her priority. On a night out, she meets Nick. He’s definitely her type, tall, dark and handsome. Acting on impulse they spend an amazing night together, but Cate slinks away in the morning, not thinking she’ll see him again. Fate seems to have other plans though. Nick arrives at his new job and finds he’ll be working with Cate. He’s her new boss. The attraction between them is stronger than either of them have felt before, yet Cate is reluctant to give in to her growing feelings. Cate ...

Like Beauty and the beast, but everyone hides a monster inside. Birdie isn’t who everyone thinks she is, a shy, smart, loyal intelligence genius. She hides a secret sin that drives her to risk her life over and over again to pay penance for a life she failed to protect. Birdie hides inside her lonely, vigilante life, afraid of anyone learning about her dark secret. Bastien was born of a monster. Devastation is in his blood. Bash joins the SEALs, hoping the intense training will tame the demons passed down from his father. The darkness wins out when Bash’s control slips, costing his SEAL...

Let’s Get Civil – Expanded Leadership Guide (2025) A practical playbook for building trust, clarity, and accountability at work. Are workplace culture issues eroding your team’s trust, morale, or momentum? Are you tired of surface-level leadership advice that ignores the real power dynamics at play? Let’s Get Civil isn’t just a leadership book—it’s a culture repair toolkit for managers, HR leaders, DEI practitioners, executive coaches, and team facilitators who are ready to move beyond "nice" and into clarity-centered, trust-driven leadership. Inside, Dr. Martina Carroll-...

Why won’t he just leave me alone? My life’s a mess. Mom’s sick, the bills are piling up, and my deadbeat brother won’t lift a finger to help. The last thing I need is a cocky flirt distracting me at my new job. But every time I turn around, there he is—offering help, flashing that infuriating grin, and inviting me out for drinks like we’re friends. I don’t care if he’s annoyingly hot—that just makes it worse! Guys like him? All talk, no substance. Arrogant, persistent, and clearly after something. Probably thinks I’ll be his next conquest. No way am I falling for a ...

One billionaire ready for a beach vacation + One single small town innkeeper = A sweet short romance with all the feels! Sheldon was ready for a break from corporate life. Running his dad's development business in Houston was no easy task. His twin brother, Simon and best friend Lucas were more than ready for their annual beach trip. They picked a different beach every year. This year's destination was a small beach town on the Carolina coast. Well small compared to Houston. Everything was going fine until they got a flat tire in the even smaller town of Wysteria Way, a couple hours before ...

"Principles: How to Create a Principled Business Culture '' is an explanation and guide of the method and results used to establish the best working environment I experienced in my nearly forty year business career. Our small Chicago company, Outer Circle Products, changed its internal operations and culture from an ordinary business to a principled business. The entire staff determined our principles and the working guidelines associated with each of them in partnership with the owner and management team. We put them in place, then worked to establish our culture as our daily method of ...

A former FBI agent and a treasure hunter must join forces to defeat a mutual enemy in a race to find treasures from the lost Amber Room. Emerging from a deep undercover operation gone wrong, FBI Special Agent Jake Kessler finds himself suspended without pay and left out of the remaining hunt for the most notorious terrorist in the world. The only person who might be able to help him is a random stranger he meets in San Francisco, who wants something in return even when there is a price on her own head. A relentless hunter… They say that FBI Special Agent Jake Kessler doesn’t follow ...

If you work in healthcare ... here's the workplace guide you need! Are Staboteurs in Your Midst? Are there bulliew in your workplace? Do you have to deal with pit bulls with lipstick? Has anyone intentionally undermined you? Does your workplace keep the disrupters? Have you ever thought about quitting? Every workplace has them ... the pit bulls that hide behind lipstick and designer clothes; snakes who flick their abrasive tongues and voice at any, and all; the scorpions who sting with a slap of their heavy backhand; the shrinks that seem innocent until you get in their space; and the slugs...

The remote work revolution is here. Even before COVID-19 created the largest remote work experiment in history, the business world was already gravitating toward virtual workplaces. Suddenly organisations as big as Twitter are learning that their employees don’t need an office in order to get great results. How to Thrive in the Virtual Workplace shows how to stay productive, feel like part of a team and make the most of remote working.

Bro codes, billionaires, and a bathroom fairy godmother—hold on to your tiaras! Nine years ago, Isabella P. Chance met her Fairy Godmother in a bathroom during her disastrous high school prom. She was promised an epic comeback for her ten-year reunion. Fast forward nine and a half years, and her Fairy Godmother returns to fulfill that promise—with a billionaire-sized caveat. Enter Chandler Roman, the Grinch of Manhattan. He’s been hired to clean house at Naked Runway, and Isabella's position is on the chopping block. Not coincidentally, he's the godson of her Fairy Godmother, who has ...