Effective teams are increasingly recognized as crucial to business success, but few people really understand how to build a team that taps and blends the skills of each member for a winning whole. In
In this powerful book, eminent social scientist Riane Eisler, author of the mega-bestseller "The Chalice and the Blade," shows that the great problems of our time -- such as poverty, inequality, war,
In this personal and political narrative, Handler paints an intriguing portrait of both her own evolution as an activist and of the burgeoning anti-globalist movement.
Mintzberg explains in detail how to cultivate balanced, dedicated managers who practice a style that can be called "engaging," and how they can transform the business world and, ultimately, society.
Exploring in depth the abuses of tax breaks by large corporations and government through the "economic development" of communities, LeRoy offers a series of commonsense reforms that would give taxpay
From the authors of the bestselling "Repacking Your Bags" and "Whistle While You Work" comes a new paradigm of successful aging for men and women entering into the second half of their lives.
Moral Capitalism is based on the Caux Round Table (CRT) Principles for Business, a code of ethics that sets consistent and attainable worldwide guidelines for how business can behave responsibly and e
In this witty, award-winning book, Block shows that many standard solutions and improvement efforts keep people paralyzed instead of empowering them to create the kind of world they want to live in.
Thinking of oneself as "self-employed" - and "the boss" of one's life and work - is the key to personal and professional development, says Cliff Hakim. He shows how to use his pioneering Worklife Cre
Written by one of the world's best-known speakers - over 2 million people have heard Brian Tracy speak and over 1.5 million have purchased his audio and video programs - Be a Sales Superstar presents
This spiritual how-to book helps readers discern what they are called to do, find the courage to respond to that call, and stay on course to make that vision a reality. Schuster first explains what i
Chronicling the global industry that is revitalizing natural and man-made environments, Cunningham explores the rapid rise of restorative development, details how the information age is catalyzing th
Cascio (business, University of Colorado) examines the results of an 18 year study on the economic and organizational effects of employee downsizing, and offers alternative strategies to restructuring
Why Decisions Fail critiques 15 infamously bad decisions that became public debacles. The author examines how these mistakes could have been avoided and explains how any organization's decision-making
Successful managers work like coaches, assessing each person's strengths and weaknesses and developing the best strategy to get the job done. The 4-Dimensional Manager shows how managers can become m
For Foster, the primary job of a leader is to raise people's self-esteem, make it fun to come to work, and in the process help both employee and employer boost productivity. In "Ideaship, " he simply
This newly revised corporate fable about the benefits of a diverse workplace echoes the dilemma facing businesses across the country--how to manage the increasing diversity of the workforce and captu
A leading authority on the development of human potential and the author of "The 100 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Business Success" outlines the path to achieving personal wealth and satisfaction.
Contending that the new global capitalism is delivering a fatal blow not only to life but to democracy and the market, Korten draws on "new biology" and a growing understanding of living systems to p
A pioneer in the field of organizational change argues that real transformation does not result from corporate mandate but from the expression of the spirit and passion of the people in the organizat
Two psychologists explain the benefits of refining, enhancing, and applying people skills in professional and personal situations. Includes a five-step plan to develop and practice skills in various
Society is rapidly moving from a service economy to an experience economy. As a result, today's more sophisticated consumers not only demand services and products that are of the highest quality; they
This booklet gives an overview of the Search Conference, a change strategy which helps members of an organization or community discover common ground and create self-managed plans to move forward towa
The success of an organization depends on its spirit -- the inner force that inspires and motivates its workers. This unique guide shows managers how to let this spirit blossom by adopting the informa
The author of the international bestseller, "The Path of Least Resistance", offers a groundbreaking guide which teaches managers to recognize organizational weakness and rebuild successful corporate
Constructed around five major themes--play, organization, self, emergence, and coherence--this book offers a "vigorous, path-breaking application of findings from the cutting edge of science to quest
In these times of increasing cynicism about the quality of leadership we can expect to aspire to, Keshavan Nair offers a pragmatic guide based on the concepts of Gandhi exemplified. In simple and dir
As a successful managing strategy for corporate. governmental, and nonprofit organizations, "stewardship" is, fundamentally, the spirit of partnership and service. Stewardship explains how to integra
To build a world that works for everyone, we must first make the radical decision to love every facet of ourselves. . . . 'The body is not an apology' is the mantra we should all embrace.--Kimberl Cre
“A must-have book for today’s quiet warriors.”—Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet and Quiet Power and cofounder of Quiet RevolutionHow does a self-described “extreme introvert” thr
“Aziz Abu Sarah rightly reminds us that it’s not more travel we should be after, but the right kind of travel—one that treads lightly, highlights multiple perspectives (including traditionally margina
Humility Is the New SmartYour job is at risk—if not now, then soon. We are on the leading edge of a Smart Machine Age led by artificial intelligence that will be as transformative for us as the Indust
Two distinguished scholars offer eight steps to help organizations discover and embrace an authentic higher purpose--something that will dramatically improve every aspect of any enterprise, including
Our economy is designed to make the rich richer by plundering the earth--this book offers a compelling vision of an ecologically sustainable alternative, neither capitalist nor socialist, that meets t
Business communication expert and bestselling author Dianna Booher shares practical wisdom on how to write effective emails that get results and how to organize your emails to gain control and increas
If you want to accomplish what's important to you, discipline and willpower won't get you where you need to go. In this iconoclastic new book, Susan Fowler reveals compelling insights and actions to h
A computer beats the reigning human champion of Go, a game harder than chess. Another is composing classical music. Labs are creating life-forms from synthetic DNA. A doctor designs an artificial trac
Bestselling psychologist Bill Eddy describes how dangerous, narcissistic, high-conflict personalities have taken leadership of governments worldwide--and how citizens can keep these people out of offi
