Leadership for the Fourth Age

Leadership for the Fourth Age
Author: Mel Rowsell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2019-02-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781794195264

We are humans working with other humans, so what happened to the human connection at work. In the imagination age of innovation and creativity we need more empathy, meaning and understanding, to balance out data, logic and analysis. This book provides an easy to follow model and simple steps, to bring the human element to your leadership and organisation. Written both for people leaders wanting to improve their leadership, and for those wanting to transform their organisations, Mel Rowsell explores what works, and why.Bringing humanity back to work sounds like a good thing to do. But it also works. From gaining access to someone's full skill set, to encouraging people to step outside of their comfort zone, to reducing unhealthy conflict, to encouring people to take risks. All of this is aided by understanding the human condition and creating leaders and workplaces that allow humans to thrive. If you are looking for a spiritual leadership book, you won't find it here. However if you want a practical, step-by-step guide to bring humanity back to the workplace, read on.

The Fourth Age

The Fourth Age
Author: Byron Reese
Publisher: Atria Books
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2020-03-17
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1501158570

As we approach a great turning point in history when technology is poised to redefine what it means to be human, The Fourth Age offers fascinating insight into AI, robotics, and their extraordinary implications for our species. “If you only read just one book about the AI revolution, make it this one” (John Mackey, cofounder and CEO, Whole Foods Market). In The Fourth Age, Byron Reese makes the case that technology has reshaped humanity just three times in history: 100,000 years ago, we harnessed fire, which led to language; 10,000 years ago, we developed agriculture, which led to cities and warfare; 5,000 years ago, we invented the wheel and writing, which lead to the nation state. We are now on the doorstep of a fourth change brought about by two technologies: AI and robotics. “Timely, highly informative, and certainly optimistic” (Booklist), The Fourth Age provides an essential background on how we got to this point, and how—rather than what—we should think about the topics we’ll soon all be facing: machine consciousness, automation, changes in employment, creative computers, radical life extension, artificial life, AI ethics, the future of warfare, superintelligence, and the implications of extreme prosperity. By asking questions like “Are you a machine?” and “Could a computer feel anything?”, Reese leads you through a discussion along the cutting edge in robotics and AI, and provides a framework by which we can all understand, discuss, and act on the issues of the Fourth Age and how they’ll transform humanity.

Work-Life Matters

Work-Life Matters
Author: David Pendleton
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2021-08-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030777685

Work-life balance isn’t about where or how you spend your time. At least not solely. It’s about where and how you use and replenish your energy. Work matters. Life matters. Work-life matters. As we start to navigate life during and after the pandemic, employers and employees are increasingly re-evaluating how work can be made more sustainable and more fulfilling. Many employees - particularly Gen X and Gen Z - are seeking a new psychological contract with their employers. Putting these trends into context and offering practical solutions, this book takes a deep dive into why work matters as part of a healthy and fulfilling life. The authors present a new and different way of thinking about the matter of balance, arguing that there is no hard divide between ‘work’ and life’ because ‘work’ takes place entirely within ‘life’ and you can’t balance two things when one is a subset of the other. To achieve the balance required for a healthy existence, we need to recognise that there are activities in all parts of work-life that drain our energy and others that give us a buzz. Rather than trying to solve the drain of hard work by living it large at the weekend – or compensating for an unfulfilling home life by working like a demon, we need to create balance at work and balance at home. Now is a golden opportunity to re-examine the world of work and job-craft to make them more satisfying, less draining and more energising. The ideas in this book provide a practical guide to help that process.

The Fourth Age: Verdan Chronicles: Volume 1

The Fourth Age: Verdan Chronicles: Volume 1
Author: David Gerspach
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2010-03-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1304987787

Eager to rule the land, Terek, a powerful wizard trains an army and a dragon to act on his will. Forces gather to oppose him, but a knight seeks the only person who may be able to defeat him and it just happens to be Terek's brother.

Spiritual Growth and Care in the Fourth Age of Life

Spiritual Growth and Care in the Fourth Age of Life
Author: Elizabeth MacKinlay
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2006-02-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1846424801

Spiritual Growth and Care in the Fourth Age of Life explores the spiritual dimension of ageing and investigates the role of pastoral and spiritual care in helping the frail elderly cope with end-of-life issues. Focusing on the experience of nursing home residents and anecdotes gathered in interviews, MacKinlay sensitively presents the struggles facing older people in need of care, such as loss of independence and privacy. Her findings show that despite ill health, loneliness and depression, older people near the end of their lives find meaning and support in (re)discovering their spirituality, and that this is not just the experience of those in care facilities, but of older people more generally. The book includes a useful chapter on spiritual assessment, providing carers with information on how to recognise the need for care. This book will be of interest to nurses, care workers, pastoral support professionals and anyone else working with older people.

Leadership Basics for Librarians and Information Professionals

Leadership Basics for Librarians and Information Professionals
Author: Edward G. Evans
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2007-02-06
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0810852292

With the start of the 21st Century, information services around the world are facing a host of challenges and changes unique to this era of exponential technological growth. However, this change is further compounded by the high turnover rate in senior positions. Focusing on leadership, this text—ideal for young, emerging managers and supervisors—guides future leaders in making the appropriate choices and decisions in response to and in anticipation of the competition. Authors G. Edward Evans and Patricia Layzell Ward's vast professional experience in a variety of roles and organizations all over the world serves as a strong basis for the advice presented. Leadership Basics for Librarians and Information Professionals includes data from surveys and interviews of leaders in archives, libraries, and other information services arenas, as well as current literature on leadership from both general management and information services fields. All together this book is a solid starting point for young librarians and information professionals seeking to get ahead of the competition, as well as a helpful reminder for seasoned leaders needing a bit of inspiration.

Future-Ready Leadership

Future-Ready Leadership
Author: Chris R. Groscurth
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2018-08-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Provides executive leadership teams with information, tools, and advice they need to lead their organizations into the "future of work," characterized by transformative, smart, and connected technologies already under way, including artificial intelligence, the Internet of things, and automation. The technological and economic forces of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) are shifting organizations in radical new directions. Automation is taking place not only in factories but in retail environments, and it is not just powerful or precise: it is intelligent, and it learns. Leaders must learn to rely on new sources of data, analytics, and intelligence in their efforts to anticipate emerging trends, forecast unforeseen consequences, make sense of systems and complexity, communicate constantly, build strong networks based on trust, and ultimately, win a following. Future-Ready Leadership is an invaluable resource for leaders and leadership educators seeking to transform 4IR trends into a source of collaborative (as opposed to competitive) advantage. A blueprint for reshaping the future of work, the book meets readers' "awareness need" by exploring cutting-edge research on technology's impact on the workplace. Each chapter uses data to set up a specific future of work leadership challenge, offering readers practical solutions and advice, actionable recommendations, and tools for reflection and action that can be put into practice right away.

Leadership as an Identity

Leadership as an Identity
Author: Crawford Loritts
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 157567307X

Ask yourself this question: What type of character qualifies the people God chooses to use? The question itself assumes an atypical answer, simply because it leaves out so much. To ask only about one's character seems inadequate when defining a leader. We surely need to ask about character, but also about personality, communication skills, IQ, education, previous experience, and more... don't we? Crawford Loritts disagrees. He answers the question with four simple words: Brokenness, communion, servanthood, and obedience. These four traits form the framework for Leadership as an Identity. By examining each trait, Loritts undermines many pervasive assumptions about leadership that are unbiblical. According to Loritts, God doesn't look for leaders like the world does. He looks for disciples, and ironically, as these disciples follow Him, they will lead.

Future of Work, Work-Family Satisfaction, and Employee Well-Being in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Future of Work, Work-Family Satisfaction, and Employee Well-Being in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Author: Abe, Ethel Ndidiamaka
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2020-11-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799833496

Disruptions are being caused in the workplace due to the development of advanced software technology and the speed at which these technological advancements are being produced. These disruptions could take diverse forms and affect various aspects of work and the lives of entities in the workplaces and families of the individual employees. Work and family are caught in the crossfire between technological disruptions and human adaptation. Hence, there is a need to assess the overall effect that the Fourth Industrial Revolution would have on work, employee work-family satisfaction, and employee well-being. Future of Work, Work-Family Satisfaction, and Employee Well-Being in the Fourth Industrial Revolution is a critical reference source that discusses practical solutions and strategies to manage challenges and address fears regarding the effect of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the future of employment and the workforce. Featuring research on topics such as corporate governance, job satisfaction, and mental health, this book is ideally designed for human resource professionals, business managers, industry professionals, government officials, policymakers, corporate strategists, consultants, work-life balance experts, human resources software developers, business policy experts, academicians, researchers, and students.

World Myth or History?

World Myth or History?
Author: J.G. Cheock
Publisher: J.G. Cheock
Total Pages: 535
Release: 2017-10-02
Genre: Art
ISBN:

World myth deciphered and organized into a coherent story of our past. It is almost impossible to read world mythology without noticing common threads and patterns that seem to paint a bigger picture. A story told by our ancient ancestors for future generations to remember and learn. What if the eyewitnesses to past events were taken seriously? What if we listen to their stories with unbiased ears, free of assumptions? What if their stories were backed up by scientific discoveries? What if the myths can explain the mysteries?