Workplace Culture

Will Guidara was twenty-six when he took the helm of Eleven Madison Park, a struggling two-star brasserie that had never quite lived up to its majestic room. Eleven years later, EMP was named the best restaurant in the world. How did Guidara pull off this unprecedented transformation?

Too many workplaces are driven by cynicism, paranoia, and self-interest. But the best ones foster trust and cooperation because their leaders build what Sinek calls a "Circle of Safety" that separates the security inside the team from the challenges outside....

The idea is simple: You don't have to choose between being a pushover and a jerk. Using Radical Candor - avoiding the perils of Obnoxious Aggression, Manipulative Insincerity, and Ruinous Empathy - you can be kind and clear at the same time....

Exploring a simple way to take the fear and anxiety out of managing the future, Who Moved My Cheese? can help you discover how to anticipate, acknowledge, and accept change in order to have a positive impact on your job, your relationships, and every aspect of your life....

Legendary venture capitalist John Doerr reveals how the goal-setting system of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) has helped tech giants from Intel to Google achieve explosive growth - and how it can help any organization thrive....

In Indistractable, Eyal reveals the hidden psychology driving us to distraction. He describes why solving the problem is not as simple as swearing off our devices: Abstinence is impractical and often makes us want more....

Author Kim Scott was an executive at Google and then at Apple, where she developed a class on how to be a good boss....

Dramatically improve workplace relationships simply by learning your coworkers’ language of appreciation. This book will give you the tools to improve staff morale, create a more positive workplace, and increase employee engagement.

For generations, we have focused on the individual drivers of success: Passion, hard work, talent, and luck. But in today’s dramatically reconfigured world, success is increasingly dependent on how we interact with others....

The retired four-star general and and best-selling author of My Share of the Task shares a powerful new leadership model. Former General Stanley McChrystal held a key position for much of the War on Terror, as head of the Joint Special Operations Command....

An international business expert helps you understand and navigate cultural differences in this insightful and practical guide, perfect for both your work and personal life....

The author of The Memo helps you discover what you need to navigate every workplace communication challenge with confidence.

Filled with practical advice, helpful exercises, and inspiring real-world examples, The Power of Mattering equips leaders at all levels with the tools they need to revitalize their teams—and entire organizations—by showing people that they matter.

From best-selling writer David Graeber, a powerful argument against the rise of meaningless, unfulfilling jobs and their consequences....

It’s time to take your business to the next level....

With Give and Take, Adam Grant not only introduced a landmark new paradigm for success but also established himself as one of his generation’s most compelling and provocative thought leaders. In Originals he again addresses the challenge of improving the world....

Ben Horowitz, a leading venture capitalist and modern management expert, combines lessons both from history and from modern organizational practice with practical and often surprising advice to help executives build cultures that can weather both good and bad times....

Much has been written about the power of emotional intelligence at the individual level, but little has been said about the benefits of this concept for groups.

In Impact Players, New York Times best-selling author and researcher Liz Wiseman reveals the secrets of these stellar professionals who play the game at a higher level....

Successfully grow your business and improve customer and employee happiness with this New York Times bestseller book written by the CEO of Zappos.

Begin with WE is a rallying cry for a different kind of leadership—one grounded in people, not power. Written by a former Fortune 10 executive who led tens of thousands around the globe, this audiobook offers a groundbreaking, yet practical path to leading with integrity, authenticity, and purpose.

Vivid Vision is a revolutionary tool that will help owners, CEOs, and senior managers create inspirational, detailed, and actionable three-year mission statements for their companies....

Bestselling author Charles Feltman updates his business classic, The Thin Book of Trust, with new resources and tools to build trust in the post-pandemic world.

Inspire Greatness is a practical guide to consistently bringing out the best in team members while also helping you and other leaders in your organization realize deep meaning and fulfillment at work.

In this timely manifesto, the authors of the New York Times best-seller Rework broadly reject the prevailing notion that long hours, aggressive hustle, and "whatever it takes" are required to run a successful business today....

Minda Harts knows from years of experience as a highly sought-after workplace consultant how a lack of trust between colleagues, managers, and executive leaders is bad for business and our own professional well-being. That’s where the seven workplace trust languages come into play.

Great teams can sometimes feel like magic. It's hard to pin down just why they work so well. But what seems like magic is explainable, and replicable. It starts with team culture. Much has been written about the power of emotional intelligence at the individual level, but little has been said about the benefits of this concept for groups. In this book, social and organizational psychologist and professor Vanessa Urch Druskat combines thirty years of research and team development to present a model for building and leading emotionally intelligent teams.

Do you ever feel like your best ideas arrive randomly, or worse, not at all? In a world that demands constant innovation, the ability to generate valuable ideas on demand is no longer a luxury—it's a core professional skill. Yet, most of us are taught to believe that creativity is a mysterious gift reserved for a select few. We wait for inspiration to strike, only to feel frustrated and left behind when our minds go blank at critical moments. The Idea Factory demolishes this myth. Written by N.J. Parker, this practical, no-nonsense guide reveals that creativity is not magic; it’s a ...

Perfect for fans of Brené Brown and Cal Newport, Today Was Fun challenges the notion that professionalism means being buttoned up and overworked and provides seven key rules for better days at work and in life.

Let's be honest: Your coworkers can drive you crazy sometimes. You spend your days navigating a minefield of passive-aggressive emails, pointless meetings, and downright “less than smart” behavior. You dream of a workplace where you can say what you really think... without getting fired. HR Approved Ways to Say (Almost) Anything to Coworkers is your secret sauce. This book will show you how to tame the chaos, conquer difficult people, and reclaim your sanity—all while keeping your HR record squeaky clean.

How to Make RVUs Work for You (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Sense of Humor) By Janel Lynch, MD If you've ever stared at your productivity report wondering if RVUs are a billing metric or a form of ancient torture—this book is for you. How to Make RVUs Work for You, takes you on a hilariously honest journey through the world of Relative Value Units—the three-letter acronym that runs your clinical life (but no one ever taught you how to decode). With wit, wisdom, and a healthy dose of sarcasm, this book peels back the curtain on the most mysterious of healthcare performance measures. ...

Are you a high achiever on the verge of burnout? You're not alone, and high performance doesn’t have to come at the cost of your peace of mind. Ambition Without Anxiety offers a comprehensive stress management strategy designed for driven professionals like you, showing you how to achieve more with less stress and anxiety. Imagine waking up with mental clarity and unshakable focus each day, picture setting healthy boundaries at work without guilt and still accelerating your career. Feel productive and fulfilled, no longer busy, overwhelmed or drained by the daily grind. This ...

The Hidden Psychology Behind Workplace Dysfunction Ever wonder why some of your most successful colleagues seem to hoard information, claim excessive credit, or subtly undermine others? The answer isn't ego or poor character—it's imposter syndrome manifesting in ways most people never recognize. And if you've ever felt like a fraud despite your achievements, you might be experiencing these same patterns without realizing it. The Imposter Syndrome Solution reveals the complete picture of the phenomenon affecting 70% of professionals—from the internal experience of self-doubt to its ...

At a fundamental level, the purpose of leadership is to connect with and inspire the hearts and minds of others to become their absolute best so they can ultimately give the best of themselves at work, at home, and in their communities. How do we do that? Taylor Scott draws on his 20 plus years of experience working at hospitality industry leaders like Disney Parks and Resorts, Gaylord Hotels and Resorts, and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, to provide an inviting, accessible fable about adopting a spirit of generosity.

In The Performance Culture, leadership expert Khalil Smith and veteran storyteller Chris Weller deliver an authoritative and practical instruction manual for every leader who wants to create healthy, high-performing cultures. The authors explain how to get your employees aligned, engaged, and collaborating with each other using compelling stories and contemporary research.