Work Ethic

Real life stories about consumers who demand that companies make a diffence in the world with their products.

In Kidney to Share, Martha Gershun tells the story of her decision to donate a kidney to a stranger. She takes listeners through the complex process by which such donors are vetted to ensure that they are physically and psychologically fit to take the risk of a major operation. Gershun and Lantos analyze the differences that arise depending on whether the organ comes from a living donor or one who has died. They observe the expertise and the shortcomings of doctors, nurses, and other professionals and describe the burdens that we place on people who are willing to donate.

Dr. Maryann Mercer, co-author of Change Your Underwear, Change Your Life, and Spontaneous Optimism—and host of the popular podcast, Positive Life Answers—teaches listeners to use solutions-focused tools and techniques for developing easy optimism habits, with the ultimate goal of creating the life he or she desires!

Minding Your Own Business: Rediscovering Dominion and Divine Assignment is a prophetic and practical guide for believers seeking to align their daily lives with God's original mandate for human stewardship, dominion, and purpose. In this bold theological work, Dr. Carl C. Liggin reclaims the phrase “mind your own business” from its modern, dismissive tone and reinterprets it as a sacred call to vocational faithfulness and spiritual alignment. Drawing from Genesis 1:28 and the apostolic wisdom of 1 Thessalonians 4:11, this book invites readers into a transformative exploration of what it...

We are at a turning point in the history of civilization. Anyone watching the news can understand why. Our generation faces the challenges of global warming, misogyny, racism, systemic poverty, oligarchy, and more. Some believe that this will lead to a kind of fascist, environmentally ruined dystopia. Robertson Work, who has spent decades working in poverty-stricken villages and developing countries, does not believe all hope is lost.

Spirituality is the basis for all successful organizations and the most important asset you have in elevating you and your business to a new level of performance. The most successful individuals and firms in the world are changing the way they do business, in order to access a vast resevoir of untapped energy. You too can join the revolution, because the tools these people are utilizing are found inside each and every one of us.

From the award-winning author and Financial Times columnist Elizabeth Uviebinené, a fundamental rethink of how we work and live. Because if we're going to really benefit from the radical shift of 2020, we have to rethink how we fit into an ecosystem. Elizabeth started with a simple desire to explore our relationship with work, and how it was impacting our lives.

Are you inspiring with power—or controlling with fear? Courage at work isn’t about being the loudest voice—it’s about making bold yet thoughtful choices that drive success. Whether you’re a young professional finding your voice, a mid-level manager balancing authority with empathy, or a senior leader shaping workplace culture, mastering courage is essential for impact. Learn how to: Speak up with confidence—without being aggressive or passive. Make tough decisions with integrity—even in high-stakes situations. Foster psychological safety and inclusion in your team. Handle ...

As people come to understand more about animals' inner lives, we feel a growing compassion, a desire to better their lives. But how do we translate this compassion into helping other creatures, both those that are and are not our pets? Bringing together the latest science with heartfelt storytelling, Animals' Best Friends reveals the opportunities we have in everyday life to help animals in our homes, in the wild, in zoos, and in science labs, as well as those considered to be food.

Amazon E-Book Summary So You Want to Be a Witch? Navigating the rough waters of magic and witchcraft in modern times is a must-have book for anyone new to witchcraft. This book provides a comprehensive overview of witchcraft, from its history and philosophy to its different practices and traditions. The book is written in a clear and concise style, suitable for readers of all experience levels. Here are some of the key topics covered in the book: The history of witchcraft The different types of witchcraft The basic principles of witchcraft Invoking Hecate in Your Practice Energy work ...

Danny Seo is the remarkable young entrepreneur of altruism, the 21-year-old recently honored with the 1998 "Oprah's Angel Network Award." In Heaven On Earth, he offers inspiration and practical advice for anyone who wants to join him in finding personal fulfillment by committing oneself to making a postive difference in the lives of others.

This is a collection of writings by the world famous author Steve Pavlina. The following topics are contained in this audio recording: THE CHALLENGE OF CHOOSING THE RIGHT CAREER, BEING AN ACHIEVER, MAKE PEOPLE FEEL GOOD, SELECTING PROJECTS WISELY, TRIPLE YOUR PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY, HOW TO BUILD A STRONG WORK ETHIC, HOW TO BEAT THE COMPETITION, PERSONAL BRANDING, WHAT ARE THE ODDS OF BECOMING A BLACK BELT?

Thirty years ago, the best-selling "letter to the government", Work in America, was published to national acclaim, including front-page coverage in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. It sounded an alarm about worker dissatisfaction and the effects on the nation as a whole.

What happens when machines can think, reason, and create just like us? From the dawn of human civilization to the era of intelligent machines, HUMANLIKE: the AI Transformation explores the profound impact of AI as it reshapes industries, society, and our very understanding of intelligence. Victor del Rosal, author of the book Disruption: Emerging Technologies and the Future of Work (#12 on BookAuthority's Best Technology Trends Books of all time), takes readers on a journey through the development of AI, from its early beginnings to the rise of humanlike intelligence systems that emulate ...

Thomas Henry Huxley was a prominent member of the scientific community and an early advocate of evolutionism. His work and public debates served to explore this idea and to usher in widespread acceptance, forming the foundation of our current understanding of biology and the place of man in the cosmos. Evolution and Ethics is a work which highlights the ethical and theological implications of the theory of evolution.

Drawing on four decades of hands-on management experience, the founder of Richer Sounds argues that ethically run businesses are invariably more efficient, more motivated and more innovative than those that care only about the bottom line. He uncovers the simple tools that the best leaders use to make their businesses fair, revealing how others can follow suit. And he also delves into the big questions that modern capitalism has to answer if it is to survive and to thrive.

An in-depth look about how communication can reflect on an employee's personal attitude towards work in either a positive or negative way. Trigger words are necessary in the workplace if they promote a positive reaction for the employee, such as a positive response or motivation work harder. Negative trigger words are arguable whether they should be permitted in the workplace. Negative trigger words can encourage discipline and identification of mistakes they made.

So often in America, we define who we are by what we do. We introduce ourselves by our job titles. We ask, "What do you do?" to be polite in small talk. We define others by their occupations. But there are good reasons to connect what you do with your time, whether that is 9-to-5 work or managing a household full of children. God created us to work, not as judgment but in cooperation with a mandate given to humanity long before the fall. Your work isn't who you are, but it is central to why you are here.

Knowledge is your most valuable asset. That's why we put together a one-of-a-kind how-to-invest book with detailed experiences designed to help you grow as an investor, with content tailored to your own personal investing goals and needs. Rich Man's Principles Poor Man's Work Ethic is refreshingly different. It turns the tables and is straightforward and simple in its delivery of information to the poor man. Finding successful investing options when applied, they start working the tried-and-true system of success.

Arbeit ist das halbe Leben, sagt uns ein Sprichwort. Doch was trägt Arbeit eigentlich zu einem guten Leben bei? Und wo liegt der Schlüssel zu Glück und gesellschaftlichem Wohlstand? Esther Konieczny und Lena Stoßberger wollen im Angesicht von individueller Erschöpfung, gesellschaftlicher Spaltung und Klimakrise Arbeit radikal neu denken. Um echten Wohlstand zu erreichen, sollten wir die Fürsorge für Mensch, Gesellschaft und Planeten zum Ausgangspunkt unternehmerischer Tätigkeit machen.