Three caretakers and a single remaining researcher, who keep the Northern Institute in working order in case research ever resumes, find their work upended by a mysterious object that appears in the snow that soon challenges their every notion of what is normal.

Based on the authors' groundbreaking 30-year study; this book offers a radically different approach to stress - and a revolutionary approach to preventing it that is evidence-based; life-changing; and scientifically proven to work. --

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Even in a turbulent environment where employees are facing job insecurity, leadership changes, or reorgs, managers can take steps to give their team members a sense of stability and help mitigate their anxiety. The author suggests seven ways managers can support their teams during times of instability to help restore employees’ sense of control and maintain their motivation.

Chronic multitasking and ever-increasing demands on our time and energy have caused a neurochemically-based dependence on sources of stress and stimulation to provide fuel for our chaotic lifestyles. While this may boost performance in the short-term, studies have consistently shown that when stress hormones are elevated over time they create the worst form of internal wear and tear; decreasing productivity, wasting time, and even killing brain cells....

"This book which can be presented as a "Rough Guide to Emotional Resilience" addresses the unspoken challenges of a business leader's journey. Business leaders often struggle with dark nights and suffer from anxiety, depression, and possible mental breakdowns. The author will help readers to identify early warnings, offers tools and techniques to build their endurance, the ability to be vulnerable yet stay resilient. Most importantly, this book draws...

"Burnout results in people feeling exhausted, cynical, detached and hopeless - even depressed and anxious. This book looks at burnout from an individual, group and organisational perspective. It uses anecdotes from the author's life; and examples from literature, poetry and art to bring the subject to life. Based on the latest scientific thinking on burnout and evidence-based ideas, this practical, easy read book gives leaders the knowledge they need...

Everyone in the workplace is under stress including your employees. The good news is that, with training, employees can learn how to work well under pressure. This practical pocket guide for managers will teach you how to channel stress to enhance your own performance and the performance of those you manage. You can alleviate the negative affects of stress in your workplace and organization and in teams and individuals simply by applying the straightforward...