Summaries of books about Workplace Culture:
Rebel Talent
Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life
Francesca Gino
The book explores the concept that challenging the status quo and embracing nonconformity can lead to success and innovation in the workplace and personal life. It presents stories and research to illustrate how rebelliousness can be harnessed as a positive force for change and growth.
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Secrets to Winning at Office Politics
How to Achieve Your Goals and Increase Your Influence at Work
Marie G. McIntyre
The book provides strategies for navigating complex workplace dynamics, offering practical advice on how to build alliances, communicate effectively, and manage conflicts. It also guides readers on how to enhance their professional reputation, negotiate office power structures, and achieve career goals through savvy political tactics.
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The Squiggly Career
The No.1 Sunday Times Business Bestseller - Ditch the Ladder, Discover Opportunity, Design Your Career
Helen Tupper|Sarah Ellis
The book provides guidance on navigating modern, non-linear career paths, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and personal development. It offers practical tools and strategies for individuals to identify their strengths, build networks, and create opportunities in a rapidly changing work environment.
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Humor, Seriously
Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life
Jennifer Aaker|Naomi Bagdonas
The book explores the role of humor in enhancing professional success and personal well-being, providing insights and strategies for incorporating levity into various aspects of life. It offers practical advice, backed by research, on how to use humor to build relationships, enhance creativity, and increase resilience, demonstrating that humor is a skill that can be developed and leveraged by anyone.
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Knock 'em Dead Job Interview
How to Turn Job Interviews into Paychecks
Martin Yate
The book provides practical advice on how to effectively prepare for job interviews, covering aspects such as crafting impactful answers to common questions, negotiating salaries, and making a lasting impression. It also offers strategies for handling different interview formats, following up post-interview, and turning interview opportunities into job offers.
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The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety
Defining the Path to Inclusion and Innovation
Timothy R. Clark
The book outlines a framework for understanding how psychological safety develops in four progressive stages: inclusion safety, learner safety, contributor safety, and challenger safety. It provides insights and practical guidance on how leaders can cultivate an environment where team members feel safe to learn, contribute, and challenge the status quo, fostering inclusion and innovation.
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People Over Profit
Break the System, Live with Purpose, Be More Successful
Dale Partridge
The book examines the detrimental effects of profit-first business models and advocates for a more ethical approach that prioritizes people and values over short-term financial gains. It provides insights and strategies for entrepreneurs and business leaders to build successful, purpose-driven companies that contribute positively to society and foster trust with consumers.
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Joy, Inc.
How We Built a Workplace People Love
Richard Sheridan
The book presents the story of Menlo Innovations and its unique company culture focused on creating a joyful work environment. It outlines practical strategies and principles for fostering collaboration, innovation, and employee satisfaction in the workplace.
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Bully Market
My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs
Jamie Fiore Higgins
The book is a memoir detailing the author's experiences working at Goldman Sachs, where she faced a male-dominated culture rife with sexism and discrimination. It provides an insider's perspective on the cutthroat world of Wall Street, highlighting the challenges and obstacles she encountered as a woman in finance.
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The Best Place to Work
The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace
Ron Friedman
The book combines research from the fields of psychology, management, and neuroscience to provide insights into creating a highly motivating and rewarding work environment. It offers practical advice on how to enhance creativity, improve employee satisfaction, and foster a culture of innovation within the workplace.
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