{"product_id":"2940169969535","title":"The Optimistic Workplace: Creating an Environment That Energizes Everyone","description":"When it comes to work these days, we're expected to do more with less--but is this nose-to-the-grindstone philosophy the best way to run a business? Alarmingly low employee engagement numbers indicate otherwise. So, if pushing everyone harder isn't the path to productivity, what is?  \u003cbr\u003e Supported by the latest research, this eye-opening book argues that our best work is the product of a positive environment. That's good news for you as a manager. While you can't personally transform the corporate culture, you can influence the workplace climate and create meaningful and lasting change. Advocating a steward model of management,  \u003cbr\u003e \"The Optimistic Workplace \"reveals how to: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore personal and organizational purpose--and align them for astonishing results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvercome resistance and skepticism \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild camaraderie and deepen loyalty \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease intrinsic motivation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp your team find meaning in their work \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify goals collaboratively and track progress \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eExamples from companies large and small demonstrate how this people-centric focus ignites employee potential, increases innovation, and catapults the organization to new levels of performance. Far from being a wish-upon-a-star discussion of workplace happiness, this book presents an array of surprisingly simple strategies as well as practical 30-, 60-, and 90-day plans designed to focus your actions and make employee optimism not just a worthy goal--but a real and measurable result.","brand":"Instructional Systems [Aubrey J. Kline (aka Jim Kline dba Instructional Systems)]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47100512534768,"sku":"2940169969535","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169969535_p0.jpg?v=1763698331","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169969535","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}