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A company culture book for leaders meets a professional self-help book for the whole team, The Future is Human shares the essentials to creating a people-first workplace. "The new way of working is already here, and The Future of Work is Human offers the tools to help organizations shift to a more holistic and human approach." -Adrian Peterson, employee experience program manager at HP Ninety thousand hours. That's how long the average person will spend at work over their lifetime. To put it another way, it's roughly one-third of our lives. When you and your team think of time spent at work, what words would you like to come to mind? Workplace communication experts Hannah L. Ubl and Lisa X. Walden believe jobs can inspire feelings like fulfillment, ease, and even fun. And as speakers and consultants focused on building workplaces that don't suck, they have over a decade of qualitative research to back it. There's no denying the pandemic years brought challenges, from the Great Resignation and quiet quitting to hybrid work management. They also opened the door of possibility to a meaningful, long-term overhaul of the working world―and it's time we rose to meet it. With a combination of lasting mindset shifts and practical tools, discover how to: go beyond "beating burnout" to center holistic well-being,build culture in the workplace while improving the bottom line,be generous with authentic praise and compassion, andlean into your person-ism and overcome perfectionism.With the human-first practicality of Radical Candor and the heart-opening wisdom of The Art of Gathering, this unbeatably modern take on the workplace offers actionable steps for leading with intention and transforming your outlook (and by this time, you know we don't mean Microsoft). We can do better than "returning to normal." We can create a working world where the Sunday Scaries are rare, people feel supported by their colleagues and leaders, and sentiments like "I really enjoy my work/job/company" are the new norm. We can look back at those 90,000 hours spent at work with peace and maybe even pride, knowing that, for the most part, it was time well spent. We can be a part of―and create―a work world that unwaveringly puts people first.

Ready to be the speaker you strive to be?Many people want to be speakers who captivate audiences. Few are. Nerves get in the way. A lack of knowledge gets in the way. Well-meaning but bad advice gets in the way. Yet there are dynamic speakers. Occasionally you hear them at conferences and other events. Why do they stand out? What do those people know that you don’t? They know what it takes. Those dynamic speakers gained the right knowledge. Because all the practice in the world isn’t enough without that. Ordinary speakers practice too. But practicing without the right knowledge just reinforces speaking patterns that don’t work. I’m Peter George, an award-winning author, public speaking expert, and veteran professional speaker. I’m going to show you a system of art and science that will transform your presentations. You’ll advance from an average speaker who merely informs to an exceptional one who inspires. This six-time award-winning book reveals my AMP’D Framework™ -- the easy-to-follow system that produces engaging talks and captivating speakers. Most public speaking books offer tips to help improve your speaking skills, but they fail to provide a comprehensive understanding of the topic. However, I’ll give you the advice you need to master your craft and advance your career. Learn how to: Perfect your deliveryConvert nerves into positive energyMaster storytellingInfuse vocal varietyLet your body speak, not just your voiceKnow which message will resonateConnect with your audience before you even begin to speakDramatically increase your confidence Public speaking is one of the most valuable skills you can possess. Is it your time to move beyond talking to a group of people … and into changing their lives?