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| Description |
| Excerpts |
| Foreign Rights |
| Joy at Work, Work at Joy (hardcover) |
| Living and Working Mindfully Every Day |
| Joan Marques, Ed.D. |
| Self-Help/Inspirational |
| $24.00 |
| Pages: 408, Size: 6.5 x 6.5 |
| Published: May 2010 |
| ISBN: 13: 9781932181531 |
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| Description: |
| Joy is contagious! And it could be at work now –literally, at your workplace! The state of Joy involves a conscious decision…awareness that there is always a choice to be made between focusing on the negative or the positive; between being judgmental or accepting; between being kind and supportive or mean spirited and antagonistic. Sometimes it’s difficult to be mindful of our choices and stay positive. This little gem of a book can be your shining light. It is written for people who realize that positive thoughts and actions can dramatically change our lives, and create a workplace filled with meaning and purpose. For each day of the year there is one page with three areas. You will find on each page of this daily guide a thought provoking “Inspirational Quote”, a practical positive “Action” related to the theme of the quote where you can focus your attention for the day, and a “Point to Ponder” which often times takes the form of a short story and elaborates on the concept of the day. These practical daily steps can turn your workplace (and life outside the workplace!) into a more joyful, gratifying, and productive space for you and those around you to flourish. Spread the Joy! |
Author Biography: |
| Joan Marques, Ed.D., is an instructor of undergraduate and graduate business courses focusing on workplace behavior at Woodbury University. She is the author of more than 200 scholarly and popular articles and of several books, including The Awakened Leader, Spirituality In the Workplace, and The Workplace and Spirituality. She lives in Burbank, California. |
Reviews/Endorsements: |
“I just love this book. It's a delight to read, and even more fun to do. Joy at Work, Work at Joy is a powerful collection of daily devotions and meditations that guide, inspire, and transform. With this rich and engaging resource, Joan Marques brings to life the essence of mindfulness and moves the reader from contemplation to action. This is a book I'll be coming back to often, and you will, too. Do yourself a favor; buy it for yourself and share it with your friends.” Jim Kouzes, Ph. D., award-winning coauthor of the bestselling “The Leadership Challenge” "The genius of this book lies in its unerring ability to connect deep spiritual truths from a variety of traditions to everyday challenges in the workplace. A must read for all who want to bring their best selves to work."
"Dr. Marques' pragmatic approach contains a 365-day program for the reader to integrate spirituality into her working life. Each day, the reader is given a quote, a practical interpretation, and an action plan to integrate these teachings into everyday life. Joy at Work, Work at Joy is a cornucopia of nourishment for the soul." “Joan Marques has written a thoroughly delightful book.” "This marvelous new book by Dr. Marques provides the perfect respite from our often too busy, complex lives. She calls to our higher knowing on each page, and asks us to remember our own heart and to act from our best self. Her words are clear and simple, a pleasure to read, and a prescription for joyous living and working." |