{"product_id":"the-optimistic-workplace-shawn-murphy-9780814436196","title":"The Optimistic Workplace: Creating an Environment That Energizes Everyone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile you can't personally transform the corporate culture, you can influence the workplace climate and create meaningful and lasting change. Supported by the latest research, this eye-opening book argues that our best work is the product of a positive environment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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? Advocating a steward model of management, \u003cem\u003eThe Optimistic Workplace\u003c\/em\u003e reveals how to: \u003c\/p\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\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. \u003cem\u003eThe Optimistic Workplace\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shawn Murphy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0814436196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780814436196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amacom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 5.90w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2015 pg. 90\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shawn Murphy","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43926430548223,"sku":"9780814436196","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_f5c8d7a0-b0a8-4cfd-b553-7e63d3d7c5ec.jpg?v=1681083048","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-optimistic-workplace-shawn-murphy-9780814436196","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}