A Furnham: 10 books
The Elephant in the Boardroom
The causes of leadership derailment
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2016
This book from the acclaimed management writer Adrian Furnham, explores the dark side of leadership and how and why leaders can have a negative impact upon their companies and organisations. It asks why too often people do not speak out but instead ignore the problems they are causing.
The Talented Manager
67 Gems of Business Wisdom
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2012
In this new collection of articles on talent acquisition and retention, Adrian Furnham, author of The Elephant in the Boardroom , offers an engaging and witty look into the world of the talented manager. Based on solid research this book offers a substantial introduction to the importance of talent in the workplace.
The Engaging Manager
The Joy of Management and Being Managed
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2012
In this new collection of articles on managing and being managed, Adrian Furnham, author of Bad Apples, offers an engaging and witty look into the world of being an engaging manager. Based on strong research this book offers a substantial introduction to the joy of management.
Mental Illness at Work
A manager’s guide to identifying, managing and preventing psychological problems in the workplace
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2014
It is argued that the incidence of mental illness in the workplace is more common than many realize, ranging from stress to schizophrenia. In this book leading psychologists Adrian Furnham and Mary-Clare Race explore the psychiatric classification of illness and how symptoms can be identified to help develop mental health literate organizations.
The Resilient Manager
Navigating the Challenges of Working Life
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2013
Resilient people are happier, healthier, and more productive. Psychologist and business writer Adrian Furnham takes a sideways and entertaining look at the challenges of being a leader, demonstrating how resilience can be honed, developed, and used as a personal life raft to keep afloat in the face of adversity.
by A. Furnham
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2009
We have recently seen stock-markets plunge and governments bail out banks. People have been made redundant, and many others are very worried. Some of the short essays in this collection are part musing and part reaction to the recent economic situation, which hope to dispel nonsense and encourage sense in the world of people management.
Revealed
Using Remote Personality Profiling to Influence, Negotiate and Motivate
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2014
It is not always possible to interview or meet people face-to-face before significant negotiations or decisions have to be made. They may be business competitors or candidates for an important leadership role. Revealed is a book for those who need to assess others and make decisions about people, without being able to meet and interview them
Body Language in Business
Decoding the Signals
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2010
This innovative new work clarifies the misconceptions around body language while providing a scientific approach to understanding non-verbal communication at work. The authors explain why it is so important to understand body language in business, combining hard research evidence with unambiguous tips and practical applications.
Bad Apples
Identify, Prevent & Manage Negative Behavior at Work
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2011
In a difficult economic climate it is more important than ever to manage bad behaviour in the workplace and minimize the damage negative and destructive employees can have on an organization. This book looks at the problems companies can face but also shows how to resolve these issues and work towards a positive outcome.
by A., Adrian Furnham
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2011
A collection of engaging and thought-provoking essays looking at the world of business and management during a recession. Furnham takes a sideways look at some business issues that are often brushed under the carpet and examines recent academic contributions to business literature in an amusing and jargon-free style.