HUMAN behavior

HUMAN behavior

 
The Upside of Irrationality Ariely, Dan HarperCollins Publishers , 2010 Personal Growth, Relationships

In The Upside of Irrationality, Dan Ariely draws on his background in behavioral economics to examine irrational human behavior and how it affects decision making in the workplace and in human...

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Helping Schein, Edgar H. Berrett-Koehler Publishers , 2009 Management, Relationships

In Helping, Edgar H. Schein draws not only on his career expertise but from personal life experiences to establish a “general theory of helping” that holds true no matter what the social dynamics of...

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Negotiate to Win! Collins, Patrick Sterling Publishing Co. , 2009 Communication, Personal Growth

Whether it is buying a new car, or finalizing a business contract, knowing how to effectively negotiate is an essential skill. In Negotiate to Win!, expert negotiator Patrick Collins offers training in...

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The Success Principles Canfield, Jack HarperCollins Publishers , 2005 Personal Growth

The Success Principles, written by Chicken Soup for the Soul co-author Jack Canfield, is a comprehensive guide to the timeless practices that have driven success for centuries. Whether your definition...

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Make Your Workplace Great Stein, Steven J. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2007 Human Resources, Relationships

Attracting and retaining top talent remains a constant struggle in today’s continually changing job market. A second issue is ensuring that new recruits fit well within organizations. In order for a company to remain...

 
 
Standing in the Fire Dressler, Larry Berrett-Koehler Publishers , 2010 Leadership, Management

In Standing in the Fire, Larry Dressler compares leading a combustible meeting with fighting a brush fire. When not tended to properly, a fire can cause suffering, proliferation, and destruction....

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Grown Up Digital Tapscott, Don McGraw-Hill , 2009 Human Resources, Management

As the first wave of the new global technology phenomenon, the Net Generation carries a revolutionary set of values, behaviors, and motivations that is already transforming the social and business landscape. In...

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How Seidman, Dov John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2008 Leadership, Management, Personal Growth

Krazy George Henderson, on an October day in 1981 at Oakland Stadium, invented the sweep of crowd enthusiasm now known as the Wave. His seemingly trivial feat of coordinating humans to work together toward a common...

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It Starts with One Black, J. Stewart | Gregersen, Hal G. Wharton School Publishing , 2008 Business Strategy, Change Management, Management

Organizational change is difficult, expensive, time consuming, and, increasingly, the way of the business world. In the global marketplace, the pace of radical adjustments due to shifting markets, cultures, supplies,...

 
 
The Power of Story Loehr, Jim Simon & Schuster , 2008 Management, Marketing, Personal Growth

In The Power of Story, Jim Loehr, the noted performance expert and sports psychologist, presents the idea that our lives unfold in accordance with the stories we tell ourselves and others. Telling...