{"product_id":"bee-wise-philip-atkinson-9783952614013","title":"Bee Wise: 12 Leadership Lessons from a Busy Beehive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho isn't curious about life inside a buzzy beehive and the miracle that turns sunshine and flowers in a meadow to a beautiful jar of honey spread on toast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this fascinating and fun book, Philip Atkinson, Organisational Coach and Beekeeper, lifts the lid on what happens inside a hard-working hive and uses this as a refreshing metaphor to examine working life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThought-provoking insights like these . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBees have seven different jobs and only fly for the last few days of their life \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBees swarm to a new location and take time to seek second opinions from each other (and might disagree) - but when a decision is taken the bees all agree to stand by that decision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMale bees are no longer necessary at the end of the summer and they are murdered by the female worker bees so as not to be a drain on resources in the winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e. . . bring a fresh perspective to many of the most pressing challenges you face in leadership and organisations today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured through the yearly cycle with 12 chapters focusing on a lesson. Each lesson invites you to learn from the bees and reflect on your own role as a leader and role-model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside the hive the bees work as a collaborative community - just as in this innovative book - where Philip has invited 12 Guest Writers to share their reflections and perspectives on each chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to keep learning and improving how you, your team, and business operate then this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beehive is the ultimate business case study for working life today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead on for the Buzz Buzz you need!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003cem\u003eBEE WISE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"What a powerful and insightful read. The bee metaphor is such an elegant way to introduce these 12 essential topics for leaders today.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Carrie Scott, Global Head of Sustainability and ESG Office, Novartis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Bee Wise is a deep and practical look at who we are as humans, leaders, parents and role models with a responsibility to stop, pause and think about how we show up in the world today. It is full of real experience, devoid of jargon, and a very good read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Charles Style, Former Commandant of The Royal College of Defence Studies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Philip Atkinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3952614017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783952614013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Buzzworks Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d","brand":"Philip Atkinson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46907101118719,"sku":"9783952614013","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_94e6c33e-6661-42b8-84aa-b19372dc7118.jpg?v=1748772320","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/bee-wise-philip-atkinson-9783952614013","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}