Mindfulness at Work: Redefining success and leadership in the digital age (The Future of Work Series)
Mindfulness at Work: Redefining success and leadership in the digital age (The Future of Work Series)

Author: Kathirasan K

Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd

Published: 2023-07-15

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 9815169025

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Today, as more people work remotely, as work-life boundaries become increasingly blurred, and as AI becomes a tremendous opportunity/threat in every industry, there is no question that we must re-examine the way we work. And we will need leaders with the wisdom to show the way. This timely book guides readers on a journey of applying proven mindfulness techniques to negotiate the challenges of work in the digital age. Readers are empowered with skills and techniques to take charge of their job and their career, and in so doing, unlock the leader within themselves. By working and leading with mindfulness, we have the potential to not only thrive in our careers, but also make positive impact on our teams, our organisation, and our community at large. The Series The Future of Work is a game-changing collection of business books that explore the rapidly evolving landscape of work today. Within the next five years, many jobs will disappear, many will be created, but what is certain is that all will change. The titles in this new series, written by some of the most influential business leaders, thought leaders, practitioners and consultants in the industry, cover everything from business trends and technological innovations to revolutions in work culture and the critical skills you’ll need in order to stay ahead of the curve.

The Future of Work
The Future of Work

Author: Kathirasan K

Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Business

Published: 2023-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789815113785

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This timely book guides readers on a journey of applying proven mindfulness techniques to negotiate the challenges of work in the digital age. Today, as more people work remotely, as work-life boundaries become increasingly blurred, and as AI becomes a tremendous opportunity/threat in every industry, there is no question that we must re-examine the way we work. And we will need leaders with the wisdom to show the way. This timely book guides readers on a journey of applying proven mindfulness techniques to negotiate the challenges of work in the digital age. Readers are empowered with skills and techniques to take charge of their job and their career, and in so doing, unlock the leader within themselves. By working and leading with mindfulness, we have the potential to not only thrive in our careers, but also make positive impact on our teams, our organization, and our community at large. The Future of Work is a game-changing new series of business books that explore the rapidly evolving landscape of work today. Within the next five years, many jobs will disappear, many will be created, but what is certain is that all will change. The titles in this new series, written by some of the most influential business leaders, thought leaders, practitioners and consultants in the industry, cover everything from business trends and technological innovations to revolutions in work culture and the critical skills you'll need in order to stay ahead of the curve.

The Time Well Spent Revolution
The Time Well Spent Revolution

Author: Sergio Rijo

Publisher: SERGIO RIJO

Published: 2024-01-04

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13:

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Dive into "The Time Well Spent Revolution," a compelling exploration of productivity in our fast-paced digital world. This book transcends conventional wisdom, delving into the psychological and physiological aspects of attention and focus. From the historical roots of productivity to the challenges of constant connectivity, this work provides a comprehensive analysis. More than a guide, this book offers practical insights for individuals, teams, and organizations seeking a mindful and intentional approach to work. Case studies spotlight companies that have successfully implemented strategies to enhance employee well-being and productivity. The author emphasizes the need for a cultural shift, urging readers to redefine success on their terms. They advocate for a future where meaningful work, creativity, and sustainable practices take precedence. Engaging and actionable, "The Time Well Spent Revolution" is an indispensable companion for those navigating the evolving landscape of work and productivity in the digital age.

Mindfulness-Based Leadership: The Art of Being a Leader... Not Becoming One
Mindfulness-Based Leadership: The Art of Being a Leader... Not Becoming One

Author: Kathirasan K

Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd

Published: 2018-07-15

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9814828467

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Today we need a new type of leader. As we enter the fourth industrial revolution, we need leaders with the wisdom to address new ways of working, to make positive change in the world. One of the key premises of Mindfulness-Based Leadership is that leadership is about being, not becoming. We make a bigger difference by looking within ourselves than by striving to become what we are not. While mindfulness has often been perceived as a solitary activity, this book reveals how it is applicable on a wider scale – in groups, businesses and the wider community. Mindfulness-Based Leadership shows us how to balance self and organisational goals, to erase the real and imagined internal conflicts between what we believe in and what we do in reality. Mindfulness expert Kathirasan K presents a unique 56-day course on Mindfulness-Based Leadership. Each day introduces a new facet of mindfulness – through guided introspection, acceptance and mindful practice – illuminating the ways in which we can unlock the leader within ourselves.

Simple Living
Simple Living

Author: Thalia Quayle

Publisher: Publifye AS

Published: 2024-10-01

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 8233931918

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""Simple Living"" challenges readers to break free from the work-obsessed culture and rediscover a fulfilling life. This thought-provoking book explores the psychology of overwork, societal pressures driving work obsession, and strategies for reclaiming balance. It traces the evolution of work culture from the industrial revolution to the digital age, examining how technological advancements have blurred the lines between work and personal life. The book argues that our fixation on productivity comes at the expense of personal fulfillment and relationships. It offers a comprehensive guide to achieving greater happiness by reframing our relationship with work and prioritizing life experiences. Drawing on psychological studies, sociological research, and personal anecdotes, the book provides practical strategies for setting boundaries, cultivating meaningful relationships, and fostering personal growth. Its holistic approach encourages readers to reimagine their connection to work and productivity, rather than simply advocating for working less. While primarily aimed at working professionals struggling with work-life balance, ""Simple Living"" offers valuable insights for anyone seeking a more fulfilling life. The book addresses ongoing debates about work culture, including four-day workweeks and universal basic income, positioning itself at the forefront of contemporary discourse on work and life in the 21st century.

Digital Leadership
Digital Leadership

Author: Ahmad M. Salih

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-02-13

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1003851347

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In the evolving landscape of leadership, factors from both environmental and cultural dimensions play a crucial role. In the contemporary era of digitalisation and globalisation, the impact on leadership has expanded significantly. This places greater pressure on leaders to succeed. The integration of technology and knowledge management adds complexity, demanding not only effectiveness but also cultural adaptability for navigating digital organisational changes. Effective leadership prerequisites endure, regardless of technological influence. Amid the push for digital leadership in modern organisations, it's essential to acknowledge the complexity of defining and analysing leadership. This treatise emphasises adaptability and intelligence as foundational for digital leaders and followers. Organisational ambidexterity underscores the simultaneous need for digital alignment and adaptability in effective leadership. This book emphasises followership's natural evolution in individual growth. It delves into the intricate interplay between leadership and followership within the globalised, digital context. Core to the narrative is the 'intelligently learning organization,' a concept explored throughout and conclusively in Chapter 7. While technological prowess benefits leaders, it's vital to recognise its limitations in achieving organisational growth. The text highlights 'digital dexterity,' a concept evaluating internal capacities for embracing digital trajectories. This nascent concept is vital for modern digital leaders to embody.

The Future Workplace Experience: 10 Rules For Mastering Disruption in Recruiting and Engaging Employees
The Future Workplace Experience: 10 Rules For Mastering Disruption in Recruiting and Engaging Employees

Author: Jeanne Meister

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2016-11-04

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1259589390

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Axiom Business Book Award Silver Medal Winner DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES. THE GIG ECONOMY. BREADWINNER MOMS. DATA-DRIVEN RECRUITING. PERSONALIZED LEARNING. In a business landscape rocked by constant change and turmoil, companies like Airbnb, Cisco, GE Digital, Google, IBM, and Microsoft are reinventing the future of work. What is it that makes these companies so different? They’re strategic, they’re agile, and they’re customer-focused. But, most important, they’re game changers. And their workplace practices reflect this. The Future Workplace Experience presents an actionable framework for meeting today’s toughest business disruptions head-on. It guides you step-by-step through the process of recruiting top employees and building an engaged culture—one that will drive your company to long-term success. Two of today’s leading voices on the future of work, provide 10 rules for rethinking, reimagining, and reinventing your organization, including: • MAKE THE WORKPLACE AN EXPERIENCE • BE AN AGILE LEADER • CONSIDER TECHNOLOGY AN ENABLER AND DISTRUPTOR • EMBRACE ON-DEMAND LEARNING • TAP THE POWER OF MULTIPLE GENERATIONS • PLAN FOR MORE GIG ECONOMY WORKERS Everything we took for granted in the past—from what we expect from our jobs to whom we work with and how—is changing before our eyes. The strongest organizations today are “learning machines.” New challenges require new solutions—and these organizations are finding them. If you want to compete in the years to come, you have to meet the future now. The Future Workplace Experience is your playbook for taking your organization to the top of your industry.

Handbook of Research on Future of Work and Education: Implications for Curriculum Delivery and Work Design
Handbook of Research on Future of Work and Education: Implications for Curriculum Delivery and Work Design

Author: Ramlall, Sunil

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2021-10-08

Total Pages: 640

ISBN-13: 1799882772

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Higher education has changed significantly over time. In particular, traditional face-to-face degrees are being revamped in a bid to ensure they stay relevant in the 21st century and are now offered online. The transition for many universities to online learning has been painful—only exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing many in-person students to join their virtual peers and professors to learn new technologies and techniques to educate. Moreover, work has also changed with little doubt as to the impact of digital communication, remote work, and societal change on the nature of work itself. There are arguments to be made for organizations to become more agile, flexible, entrepreneurial, and creative. As such, work and education are both traversing a path of immense changes, adapting to global trends and consumer preferences. The Handbook of Research on Future of Work and Education: Implications for Curriculum Delivery and Work Design is a comprehensive reference book that analyzes the realities of higher education today, strategies that ensure the success of academic institutions, and factors that lead to student success. In particular, the book addresses essentials of online learning, strategies to ensure the success of online degrees and courses, effective course development practices, key support mechanisms for students, and ensuring student success in online degree programs. Furthermore, the book addresses the future of work, preferences of employees, and how work can be re-designed to create further employee satisfaction, engagement, and increase productivity. In particular, the book covers insights that ensure that remote employees feel valued, included, and are being provided relevant support to thrive in their roles. Covering topics such as course development, motivating online learners, and virtual environments, this text is essential for academicians, faculty, researchers, and students globally.

Exceptional Talent
Exceptional Talent

Author: Mervyn Dinnen

Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers

Published: 2017-05-03

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 0749479744

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Attracting, hiring, developing and retaining the right people is crucial to an organization's success. The stakes have never been higher: a 2015 study by CAP suggests that the average cost of employee attrition is 20% of a mid-level employee's annual salary and up to 213% of a high-level executive's salary. In a business environment changing so rapidly that jobs which will be essential in 2020 don't even exist yet, Exceptional Talent examines how changes in technology, communication, and employee preferences are impacting the talent journey. It gives practical advice for how to build an effective recruitment and talent management strategy to meet the needs of the business today and prepare for the challenges of the future. Exceptional Talent covers how to build an authentic employer brand, explores new ways of sourcing candidates and explains how to use print, digital, social and mobile platforms to target the right people in the right way. Highlighting the impact of networks, relationships and referrals on talent acquisition, it also provides tools and techniques to create an efficient recruitment process, strategies for effective onboarding of new employees as well as practical advice and best practice case studies for retaining and engaging employees.

Remote Work Revolution
Remote Work Revolution

Author: Tsedal Neeley

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2021-03-30

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 006306832X

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LONGLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES & MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR “I often talk about the importance of trust when it comes to work: the trust of your employees and building trust with your customers. This book provides a blueprint for how to build and maintain that trust and connection in a digital environment.” —Eric S. Yuan, founder and CEO of Zoom A Harvard Business School professor and leading expert in virtual and global work provides remote workers and leaders with the best practices necessary to perform at the highest levels in their organizations. The rapid and unprecedented changes brought on by Covid-19 have accelerated the transition to remote working, requiring the wholesale migration of nearly entire companies to virtual work in just weeks, leaving managers and employees scrambling to adjust. This massive transition has forced companies to rapidly advance their digital footprint, using cloud, storage, cybersecurity, and device tools to accommodate their new remote workforce. Experiencing the benefits of remote working—including nonexistent commute times, lower operational costs, and a larger pool of global job applicants—many companies, including Twitter and Google, plan to permanently incorporate remote days or give employees the option to work from home full-time. But virtual work has it challenges. Employees feel lost, isolated, out of sync, and out of sight. They want to know how to build trust, maintain connections without in-person interactions, and a proper work/life balance. Managers want to know how to lead virtually, how to keep their teams motivated, what digital tools they’ll need, and how to keep employees productive. Providing compelling, evidence-based answers to these and other pressing issues, Remote Work Revolution is essential for navigating the enduring challenges teams and managers face. Filled with specific actionable steps and interactive tools, this timely book will help team members deliver results previously out of reach. Following Neeley’s advice, employees will be able to break through routine norms to successfully use remote work to benefit themselves, their groups, and ultimately their organizations.