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The Clio Dialogues is a history and ideas podcast hosted by award-winning historian Jennifer Robin, featuring thoughtful conversations with historians, writers, journalists, and other experts whose work connects past and present in illuminating ways.Together, we explore the long processes, human decisions, and deeper currents that continue to shape contemporary life.

Why do superheroes choose to be superheroes? Where does Spider-Man's altruism come from, and what does it mean? Why is there so much prejudice against the X-Men, and how could they have responded to it, other than the way they did? Why are super-villains so aggressive? The Psychology of Superheroes answers these questions in a wide range of essays on topics from Aquaman to Arkham Asylum - exploring the inner workings our heroes usually only share with their therapists.

The Great Place to Work Institute develops the annual ranking of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For. In this book, the authors explore the model of a Great Place to Work For - one which fosters employee trust, pride in what they do, and enjoyment in the people they work with. They answer the fundamental question, "What is the business value of creating a great workplace?" and bring the definition of a great place to work alive with anecdotes, best practices, and quotes from employees working at the best workplaces in the US. 

“A dazzling plot with characters who are rich and real and unforgettable.”—Lynda Mullaly Hunt, New York Times best-selling author of Fish in a Tree Is a hidden diary the key to an unsolved secret from the American Revolution? It’s 1979 and twelve-year-old Theodora “Thunder” Underwood...

In this follow-up guide to The Great Workplace, experts from Great Place to Work Institute, Inc. reveal the most common excuses managers use for why they can't create a great workplace. Authors Jennifer Robin and Michael Burchell poke holes in every single excuse. Whether the reasons involve the organization's leadership, employees, environment, or any other factor, the authors explain that if managers lead people properly, they can create a great workplace. The authors explore how managers can interrupt their own negative thought patterns and instead create lasting change.

Om WOW is a sanctuary for people who are seeking more peace, joy, and clarity in their lives through self-help and emotional wellness on their own terms. If you’ve ever googled “how to be happy,” you belong here. Your host, Jennifer Robin, is a holistic wellness guide and fellow traveler on this path of self-restoration— several steps ahead, but never above you. Each episode weaves together simple practices, personal stories that echo scenes from your own life, new insights and practical tools. We explore mindset, emotions, habits, mindfulness, confidence, and the empowering inner work...

Every year, thousands of students from around the world come to Canada, Australia, the U.K., and the U.S. for an immersive, educational experience. Helping them to get the most of their overseas adventure are the homestay families who open their hearts and homes to these students. But beyond the usual tips on meal preparation and culture shock, what does it take to have success as a homestay family? If you’re ready to ask deeper questions, this collection of stories and guidance has your answers.