[This] sympathetic history of resistance to military conscription in the U.S. is no dry-as-dust academic tome. It is a concise, humane chronicle of the most familiar expression of a very old American ideal--pacifism. Booklist 
Concise and clearly written, it makes important points and supports them with a strong collection of evidence. . . . Jailed for Peace will itself make a significant and lasting contribution to liberty and world peace. Resistance News

Jailed for Peace: The History of American Draft Law Violators, 1658-1985

History

Kohn, Stephen

Kohn, Stephen M.

Americas

Praeger

In the wake of the Enron implosion and the subsequent revelations of numerous cases of corporate misconduct, sweeping legislation was enacted to reform the system of corporate financial oversight and to ensure protection for employees and investors. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, signed into law by President George W. Bush on July 20, 2002, is a landmark in policymaking, business law, and social activism. Whisteblower Law is the first book to explain and analyze the impact and implications of this legislation, especially as it pertains to the rights of whistleblowers―those who dare to come forward with evidence of wrongdoing. Written by the leading experts in the field and drawing on their extensive experience in advising law-makers, arguing cases, and training professionals, Whisteblower Law will become the standard reference for lawyers, judges, and mediators; corporate executives and managers; employees of publicly traded companies; labor leaders and human resource advocates; and potential whistleblower alike.
The authors point out that the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley and related reforms in law and policy will have a profound effect on the corporate and legal communities. For example, the law mandates for the first time that all publicly traded companies establish formal whistleblowing programs and that corporate attorneys must divulge information that would implicate their clients in criminal acts, effectively becoming whistleblowers themselves.

Whistleblower Law: A Guide to Legal Protections for Corporate Employees

Business

In this first comprehensive treatment of the subject, Stephen Kohn presents an accessible, clearly written survey of draft resistance in America and its implications for constitutional democracy, domestic and foreign policy, social change, and the movement for world peace. The author explores the roots of the pacifist view and the first expressions of resistance that surfaced during the colonial period. He describes the incidence of draft resistance through the time of the Civil War and how it related to abolitionism. Following the modern conscientious objector through two world wars, Kohn comments on the view of pacifists during popular wars as little better than traitors and on their brutal treatment. Examining the growth of the movement during the Cold War, he addresses the major shift in public attitude that expanded the movement's base of popular support and swelled the ranks of resisters. Draft resistance was to have its greatest impact, however, during the Vietnam War and its aftermath, in influencing public feeling about the war, thwarting the Selective Service's induction efforts, and creating a climate of opinion that contributed to the government's decision to abandon the draft early in the 1970s.

Jailed for Peace: The History of American Draft Law Violators, 1658-1985 (Contributions in Military Studies)

Teen & Young Adult

Increasingly, organizations count on project teams to develop products and deliver services to their customers. Consequently, effective teamwork and team leadership are integral components of an organization's success. In 9 Powerful Practices of Really Great Teams, Stephen E. Kohn and Vincent D. O'Connell define the essence of superior performance by project teams at work, and identify nine attributes of team membership and team leadership that set the stage for accomplishment of group objectives. Kohn and O'Connell bring these proven strategies to life with real-world examples drawn from decades of experience.

9 Powerful Practices of Really Great Teams

Business & Money

O'Connell, Vincent

Business Culture

Weiser

Why does one management style make employees hate their jobs, while a different style inspires them to perform and commands their respect? Emotionally intelligent people management skills turn out to be the primary reason. In modern organizations keen on retaining their most talented human capital, there may be no more important competency to develop than the skills that motivate people to outperform the competition. 9 Powerful Practices of Really Great Bosses features a sensible, easily implemented framework organized into three distinct sets of skills--foundational, those that prevent common pitfalls, and those that pertain to advanced relationship management. For the busy manager seeking effective and timely results from leadership development training, this book can become a springboard for solid professional growth and accelerated success in the development of all-important people-management skills.

9 Powerful Practices of Really Great Bosses

Management & Leadership

Most companies around the globe clearly believe that people should have the opportunity to achieve as much as their initiative and native talent can justify, but too many managers still lack the wherewithal to effectively groom junior employees who have the potential to climb the corporate ladder. The support of a mentor is an integral part of any effort to maximize someone's full potential. A mentor-protégé relationship has many unique features, which both sides of the relationship need to understand and appreciate. Serving in the role of mentor to protégés involves providing highly individualized guidance from someone with the appropriate background, life, and work experiences and, importantly, an avid interest in helping others reach their life and career goals. 9 Powerful Practices of Really Great Mentors features a set of proven techniques for those who serve as mentors in a variety of contexts, but particularly in the workplace. This new title completes a trilogy of practical books on management skills along with 9 Powerful Practices of Really Great Bosses and 9 Powerful Practices of Really Great Teams by these two highly acclaimed authors.

9 Powerful Practices of Really Great Mentors: How to Inspire and Motivate Anyone

6 Secrets of Highly Effective Bosses

Crimson Publishing

This title presents the six core practices of great teams, uncovering how to harness individual talents to create group excellence. It explains the psychology behind teams in an accessible way, and explains how business owners and managers can achieve better results through practical exercises, expert advice and proven techniques. Throughout the book there are useful exercises, so that each skill is directly applicable to real team challenges. The skills gained will help improve both individual and team success when working with colleagues and managing a group. The authors have fifty years' combined experience helping companies achieve results through enhanced teamwork. Stephen E Kohn has twenty-five years of experience as a management coach, counsellor and therapist, specialising in the workplace. Vincent D O'Connell has twenty-seven years of experience in behavioural sciences and healthcare. He specialises in corporate training, curriculum development, content development and human resources consulting.

6 Secrets Of Highly Effective Teams

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