Making work work
Subtitle: the positivity solution for any work environment
By: Shola Richards
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 239
ISBN-13: 9781454918721
Subjects: Work environment; Self-actualization (Psychology)
Description: "Making Work Work focuses on inspiring current and future leaders to start a movement that will banish on-the-job bullying, put meaning back into work, and enhance coworkers' happiness and engagement. Richards, whose popular blog has a worldwide following, explains why inaction is insane, why we must move forward with positivity, and why the "abc" employees (asshats, bullies, and complainers) are so destructive."--
Notes: Includes discussion guides.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-220) and index.
Table of contents: title: Section 1. The real work: why positivity is the solution; title: Chapter 1. Sunshine, rainbows, and kitten: exploding the myths of positivity; title: Chapter 2. Waiting for happiness: the insanity of inaction; title: Chapter 3. The rise of the solutionists: the power of keeping it R.E.A.L.; title: Section 2. The foundation: relentless respect; title: Chapter 4. Reclaiming your edge: the lie that you've been told (and believed); title: Chapter 5. Connecting to your "hire" self: choosing self-accountability; title: Chapter 6. Number one: relentlessly respecting ourselves; title: Section 3. The lifeblood: endless energy; title: Chapter 7. The fight you must win: developing an unstoppable attitude; title: Chapter 8. Yes, you're here to make friends: building relationships that last; title: Chapter 9. A starving world: the power of appreciation; title: Section 4. The courage: addressing the ABCs of workplace negativity; title: Chapter 10. Dealing with the ABCs of workplace negativity: ABC #1: asshats; title: Chapter 11. Dealing with the ABCs of workplace negativity: ABC #2: bullies; title: Chapter 12. Dealing with the ABCs of workplace negativity: ABC #3: complainers; title: Section 5. The spirit: lasting leadership; title: Chapter 13. You're already in charge: leading without authority; title: Chapter 14. Invisible no more: valuing everyone; title: Chapter 15. Death before life: becoming a leader who will change the world; title: Section 6. A new reality: the road ahead; title: Chapter 16. When keeping it R.E.A.L. goes wrong: knowing when to quit; title: Chapter 17. Positivity forever: the end of the beginning.