Adrian Furnham Books

The Psychology of Spies and Spying tells the story of the people involved in spying: the human sources (agents) who betray their country or organisation and the professional intelligence officers who manage the collection and reporting process

Corporations of every size have experience of employees who are guilty of lying, stealing, sabotage, hacking, destruction of files and data, and more than a few corporations have been, and continue to be, devastated by the activities of whistleblowers. Profits, secrets and staff morale are all threatened. This book provides a background to the psychology of deviance and offers practical advice about identifying the causes of and prescriptions for reversing disloyalty.

Exploring the complex relationship between money and human behavior, this book delves into themes of power, self-image, and the psychology of giving versus receiving. It questions societal taboos surrounding money, comparing its impact on happiness to that of sex and death. Aimed at psychologists, sociologists, and those curious about economics, it offers insights into how financial dynamics influence personal fulfillment and social interactions.

"Body Language at Work" will transform your ability to interpret critical gestures and tell-tale expressions in yourself as well as others. Adrian Furnham, Professor of psychology, writer and broadcaster dispels the claims and common misconceptions surrounding body talk to reveal the true significance of this fascinating yet powerful form of communication. He covers: how we betray attitudes, emotions and personality in non-verbal ways - what body language can and can't communicate - the nature and meaning of signals - eye gaze, facial expression, gesture, posture, touch - what our clothes, jewellery and even choice of deodorant say about us - how far we can expose the artful dodger, the office phoney and the interview fake.

Psychologists have always shone a torch, and often a spotlight, into many dark corners of the human mind. They study everything, from art preferences to altruism, coaching to criminality, jokes and humour to justice and honesty, as well as sex differences, schizophrenia and sociopathy.Psychology can offer clear descriptions and explanations for all sort of phenomena. More importantly, psychological research can improve lives in a multitude of ways; many applied psychologists - e.g. clinical, educational, counselling and work psychologists – have the primary aim of making people more happy and better able to identify and realise their full potential.Psychology 101 offers bite-size articles of psychological science from Adrian Furnham, a seasoned psychologist with a broad range of expertise. This book is the essential guide for anyone with an interest - either academic, professional or general - in demystifying and understanding the fascinating world of psychological history, theories, issues and beliefs.

How different are men and women's brains? Does altruism really exist? Are our minds blank slates at birth? And do dreams reveal our unconscious desires? If you have you ever grappled with these concepts, or tried your hand as an amateur psychologist, "50 Psychology Ideas You Really Need to Know" could be just the book for you. Not only providing the answers to these questions and many more, this series of engaging and accessible essays explores each of the central concepts, as well as the arguments of key thinkers. Author Adrian Furnham offers expert and concise introductions to emotional behaviour, cognition, mental conditions - from stress to schizophrenia - rationality and personality development, amongst many others. This is a fascinating introduction to psychology for anyone interested in understanding the human mind.

Eighty general management-related issues, such as young managers, chronic e-mail disorder, humor at work, and stress, are addressed in this creative business handbook. Much like Chinese dim sum, where small helpings and variety are the rule, the chapters are bite-sized and differ in content but ultimately compliment one another. Whether looking for advice on devising new courses, increasing employee morale, or improving customer service, managers seeking exposure to a variety of ideas, techniques, and processes to help them navigate the ever-changing world of business will enjoy this balanced look at management.

Exploring various assessment methods, this book delves into psychology-based techniques that enhance accuracy in evaluating individuals. It critically examines the effectiveness of different approaches, guiding readers to understand which methods stand out in providing reliable insights.

Leadership is most needed in times of change, uncertainty and crisis. We are living through those times. To support leaders in all spheres, this book provides a guide to the territory of leadership and its three domains: the strategic (head), the operational (hands) and the interpersonal (heart). It describes the tasks leaders have to achieve and explains the psychology of leadership based in personality. It argues strongly that complete leadership is the province of diverse teams of leaders made up of complementary differences. And now the best has just got better. The new edition shows how leadership has to change over time, describes how the most highly rated leaders achieve their goals and also elucidates the neuroscience of leadership to enhance understanding of leadership’s foundations. Pendleton, Furnham and Cowell’s work is a powerful combination of the best research on the psychology of leadership and years of iteration and practical implementation in the field – working with thousands of leaders from all walks of life and learning from their successes and challenges. There is no one secret recipe for success as a leader. What this book provides is a framework to enable you to achieve success in your own way.