DR. ALEX ALONSO

The Price of Pettiness

Beyond the usual everyday annoyances and exasperations we all experience in the workplace, pettiness limits careers and opportunities on a broad scale and sometimes crosses the line into undeniably criminal behavior.

Based on recent research conducted by SHRM, this groundbreaking book examines the seemingly limitless depths of workplace pettiness–as well as the remarkable heights of creativity it seems to inspire in people–and delivers proven tools for anyone to spot pettiness and deal with it directly.

In addition to revealing the root cause of pettiness and what can be done to eliminate it, Dr. Alonso also offers insights into the personal and organizational costs associated with petty behavior and shows how HR can be its most fierce adversary. But perhaps best of all, he shares some of the most incredible true stories about petty behavior in the workplace you’ll ever read!

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“This book makes you both smile and cringe as you read the real-life stories, but most importantly, Dr. Alonso Compels readers to keep looking for opportunities to eradicate pettiness in all its forms” – Steven G. Rogelberg, PhD, Chancellor’s Professor of Management at UNC Charlotte, and New York Times bestselling author of The Surprising Science of Meetings

“The Price of Pettiness is the perfect antidote to the unprecedented level of pettiness that has taken hold in our society. Dr. Alonso breaks down the art and science of addressing the everyday petty behavior that plagues both our personal and professional lives. –Michael “Dr. Woody” Woodward, PhD, organizational psychologist, and author of The YOU Plan

“An engaging and relatable discussion of ego-based behaviors in the workplace, this book provides useful tools for navigating your way through the minefield, so you too can move beyond ego and ditch the drama at work.” –Cy Wakeman, New York Times bestselling author of No Ego: Cutting the Cost of Workplace Drama, Ending Entitlement, and host of the “No Ego” podcast.

“This book gives us all a yardstick by which to measure our own pettiness and strive for greater self-awareness. We can all take something from The Price of Pettiness – a raucous laugh or a healthy cringe – either way, much can be learned about patrolling our own pettiness in the workplace.” – Gary P. Latham, PhD, professor of Organizational Effectiveness at Rotman School of Management, and author of Becoming the Evidence-Based Manager

Taboo Talking: Making the Most of Polarizing Discussion in the Workplace

Making the Most of Polarizing Discussion in the Workplace—Polarization is a pervasive force driving workplaces to assess the meaning of true diversity. In Taboo Talking, you will learn to engage in productive conversations about off-the-table subjects for most workplaces.
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Defining HR Success

High-quality HR practitioners have advanced skill sets in the critical competencies needed to work our most pressing talent issues of today and to deliver HR strategy to enable businesses to evolve in the future. Now HR professionals are expected to be valued team members and contribute as business partners for the growth of the organization.

Defining HR Success provides an in-depth review and application of the nine critical HR competencies practitioners need to be successful within the field of HR and leaders of their organizations: • HR Expertise (HR Knowledge) • Business acumen • Communication • Consultation • Critical evaluation • Ethical practice • Global and cultural effectiveness • Leadership and navigation • Relationship management

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“As HR pros, we’re great at helping others define their career path. But who helps us? If you’re looking for one book that will help you develop your team (or yourself), Defining HR Success is that book. The specific examples listed to develop a competency were spot on. I could see myself including these in goal setting or professional development plans. And the book even outlines how to create your career development plan. It’s a must-have for every HR professional.” —Sharlyn Lauby, SHRM-SCP, ITM Group, Inc.

“In a constantly evolving environment, it’s critical that HR professionals master the competencies which will make them successful. The Society of Human Resources Management, as the leading voice for the profession, has developed a new model that not only provides the construct for those human capital competencies, but also provides the a pathway to develop the leadership competencies which define success in todays workplace. I encourage every HR professional who is interested in improving their performance today and succeeding in the future, to read this book.” —Brian Silva, Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice President, Administration, Fresenius Medical Care.