CUPERTINO, CA (PR Buzz) – January 8, 2013 – Millions of working adults are disengaged and disconnected from their workplaces and colleagues. For many, work is simply a have-to-do that pays the bills and gets in the way of doing what they really care about. But what if employees could be made to see the big picture, the connection between their own efforts and the success of their organizations? What if people could be made to feel a sense of purpose at work and to thereby become committed, sincere, loyal, and happy participants in a team effort? In #ENGAGE tweet: How Leaders Bring More Energy into Work and Life, a new THiNKaha® book, authors Maryann Baumgarten and Lisa Smith address this critical issue and provide meaningful, viable solutions.
As the authors reveal, even though so many working adults see work as an energy-sucking drain on their time, a few shifts in organizational behavior and direction can turn that perspective on its head. For example, aha #9 in the book helps readers introspect: The focused mind is free from fear and anxiety because we target our attention. We do not question our thoughts or delay our actions. #ENGAGE tweet focuses on bringing clarity to the work environment by answering several fundamental questions. What needs are being fulfilled through work? Conversely, what needs are as yet unmet? How does any employee be made to feel more balanced and connected to their true motivations? Finally, how can any employee realize that they can change their individual circumstances to make their jobs more engaging, meaningful, and fun? Connecting the purpose of the employee, the team, the organization, and the world is the craft of the engaging leader (aha #123).
For any employer who has grappled with the issue of discontentment at work, or for any employee who would like to turn around their workdays to make them pleasurable and meaningful, #ENGAGE tweet is an actionable book that will engage the mind and spirit to bring about positive realignment and empowerment. As the book insightfully shares in aha #136, While the line of work and life will fade for those who find alignment, it will not feel like a violation. You create your ideal.
About the Authors:
Maryann Baumgarten, PhD, helps leaders engage the talents of their organizations in Silicon Valley and around the world. By working alongside executives for over a decade, Maryann has personally experienced the pain of seeing gifted professionals and brilliant organizational vision fail to align. She provides immense value by bridging this gap with evidence-based solutions and deep expertise in human motivation. Maryann holds an AA in Social Science, a BS in Human Services, an MA in Organizational Management and Development, another MA in Human Development, and a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems.
Lisa Smith has been lighting up Silicon Valley for over a decade. Through event planning and spiritual healing, Lisa creates amazing experiences for individuals and groups that transform and inspire. Her work centers on connecting with the heart and spirit of each individual and business she works with to help facilitate alignment and support the successful execution of any venture they pursue. Lisa has earned a rock solid reputation for moving people past their barriers and into their ideal life.
About THiNKaha:
THiNKaha, an imprint of Happy About, is a leader in timely, cutting-edge books and mobile applications from relevant experts that provide valuable information in a fun, Twitter-brief format for a fast-paced world. Every book in the THiNKaha series is a slim, handy volume that consists of 140 quotations of timely, practical advice, or wisdom. Presented in tweet format, each “aha” is 140 characters or less. These bite-sized words of wisdom span a number of subjects and interests. Titles include: #CORPORATE CULTURE tweet, #TEAMWORK tweet, #LEADERSHIP tweet, #PROJECT MANAGEMENT tweet, and more.
THiNKaha books and authors are also part of THiNKaha Learning, a continuous training program based on customized topics that enhance attendees’ skills by offering bite-sized, easy-to-understand, and worthwhile chunks. This program powers the internal champion at companies or a content guru to deliver expert knowledge on relevant topics, and in a way that inspires learning in their environment and fosters “aha” moments. Just think—regular bite-sized morsels can be delivered on topics such as: leadership, management, sales, marketing, work-life balance, project management, social media and networking, presentation skills, and other topics that are needed by the learner.
For more information, visit http://www.thinkaha.com. Corporations interested in publishing a book series should contact the associate publisher, Janae Pierre, at janae.pierre@happyabout.info or at +1 408-921-1568.
PUBLISHER: THiNKaha
TITLE: #ENGAGE tweet Book01
AMAZON TITLE: # ENGAGE tweet Book01
SUBTITLE: How Leaders Bring More Energy into Work and Life
AUTHORS: Maryann Baumgarten, PhD, and Lisa Smith
DATE OF PUBLICATION: January 2013
PRICE: Paperback $19.95, eBook $14.95
ISBN: Paperback: 978-1-61699-108-1 (1-61699-108-9)
ISBN: eBook: 978-1-61699-109-8 (1-61699-109-7)
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER: 2012953394
Press Copies:
A free copy of the book is available to the press upon request. Please email your request to presscopy@happyabout.info.
Press Contact:
Diane Vo
Phone: 408-425-6700
Email: diane.vo@happyabout.info |
