The Business of Sleep
How Sleeping Better Can Transform Your Career
Published on 8. March 2018
Book
Hardback
200 pages
978-1-4729-3657-8 (ISBN)
Description
While a number of world leaders may have claimed to be able to make do with five hours of sleep per night, for many people that little amount of sleep can - even in the short term - have serious and damaging side-effects. Major disasters have occurred as a result of poor sleep, from the destruction of the Challenger space shuttle to nuclear meltdowns such as Chernobyl and Three Mile Island, but more prevalent effects can include health disorders, the rise of depression and poor memory retention.
For businesses and their employees, the impact can be incredibly detrimental - from the negative impact on decision-making and communication skills, to the stifling of creativity and innovation. The Business of Sleep delivers a serious business message: a lack of sleep will have an effect on your work and career. But the good news is that there are positive steps that can be taken.
Drawing on both seminal and cutting-edge research, alongside interviews with notable CEOs and business influencers, sleep specialist Vicki Culpin offers an accessible guide to how sleep works, the consequences of poor sleep and the practical ways of mitigating against, and reducing the impact of, compromised sleep in organisational environments.
For businesses and their employees, the impact can be incredibly detrimental - from the negative impact on decision-making and communication skills, to the stifling of creativity and innovation. The Business of Sleep delivers a serious business message: a lack of sleep will have an effect on your work and career. But the good news is that there are positive steps that can be taken.
Drawing on both seminal and cutting-edge research, alongside interviews with notable CEOs and business influencers, sleep specialist Vicki Culpin offers an accessible guide to how sleep works, the consequences of poor sleep and the practical ways of mitigating against, and reducing the impact of, compromised sleep in organisational environments.
Reviews / Votes
This is an important book for all, and particularly for businesses. We can no longer push ourselves at this relentless pace without disastrous consequences. It is time for organizations, leaders and all employees to see that prioritising good sleep and rest not only provides a competitive advantage but is a kindness to all. The Business of Sleep provides a strong case for this. -- Dr Nerina Ramlakhan * sleep expert for Silentnight Group, and author of 'Fast Asleep, Wide Awake' * This book tells a compelling story, not only about the importance of sleep for your productivity (and career in general), but also for your personal health and happiness. It comes at the right time for a sleep-deprived world, where so many are not reaching their full potential. Packed with actionable, science-based advice that anyone can put to use immediately. -- Dr. Els van der Helm * sleep expert and founder of Shleep * One of the most important elements in high-performance sport is not how you perform but how you recover from performance. The Business of Sleep provides clarity and practicality to this most normal and essential element of being the best version of yourself that you can be. -- John Neal * Head of Coach Development, England and Wales Cricket Board * The Business of Sleep highlights research on how poor sleep can adversely affect us in a variety of ways at work, and suggests practical steps to mitigate its negative consequences and enhance our health, decision-making and creativity at work-a truly good read, and important for the health of employees and of their businesses. -- Professor Sir Cary Cooper * ALLIANCE Manchester Business School, University of Manchester * From the swimming pool to the boardroom we are all in search of marginal gains whilst avoiding the accumulation of marginal deficits. In The Business of Sleep, Vicki Culpin highlights the importance of sleep as an integral component of our personal recovery - and it's free! -- Nigel Redman * Head of Performance Team Development British Swimming *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
380 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4729-3657-8 (9781472936578)
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1st Edition
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Person
Vicki is currently Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Ashridge Executive Education, part of Hult International Business School, having previously held positions at Dean of Faculty and Global Director of Research.
Vicki specialises in well-being research, specifically related to memory and sleep. She has spent nearly 20 years researching memory, the impact of poor memory, how to improve memory and the effects of reduced sleep with a variety of individuals including older adults, children, forensic populations and employees. More recent research and teaching interests include the relationship between sleep, well-being and derailment and the relationship between sleep and resilience in management populations.
Vicki also researches and teaches in the field of adult pedagogy, specifically in relation to learning transfer and how to make learning experiences 'sticky'.
Vicki works with a range of clients from across the world, teaching leadership development, along with sharing her research findings. Her latest book, 'The Business of Sleep' was published by Bloomsbury in March 2018.
Vicki studied Psychology at Manchester University, followed by an MPhil and PhD in Psychology from Lancaster University and an MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology from Leicester University. She is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a Chartered Psychologist and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Vicki specialises in well-being research, specifically related to memory and sleep. She has spent nearly 20 years researching memory, the impact of poor memory, how to improve memory and the effects of reduced sleep with a variety of individuals including older adults, children, forensic populations and employees. More recent research and teaching interests include the relationship between sleep, well-being and derailment and the relationship between sleep and resilience in management populations.
Vicki also researches and teaches in the field of adult pedagogy, specifically in relation to learning transfer and how to make learning experiences 'sticky'.
Vicki works with a range of clients from across the world, teaching leadership development, along with sharing her research findings. Her latest book, 'The Business of Sleep' was published by Bloomsbury in March 2018.
Vicki studied Psychology at Manchester University, followed by an MPhil and PhD in Psychology from Lancaster University and an MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology from Leicester University. She is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a Chartered Psychologist and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Content
Introduction: The Wake-Up Call
Part 1 - The Consequences of Poor Sleep
Chapter 1: Memories are made of this - Sleep and Memory
Chapter 2: Can I sleep on it? - Sleep and Decision-Making
Chapter 3: Something I dreamt up - Sleep and Creativity
Chapter 4: Sick and tired - Sleep and Physical Health
Chapter 5: Got out of the wrong side of the bed? - Sleep and Mood
Part 2 - The Causes of and Tips, Tools and Techniques for Improving Poor Sleep
Chapter 6: Environmental Factors - Technology, Temperature and Noise
Chapter 7: Psychological Factors
Chapter 8: Physiological Factors - Caffeine, Alcohol and Exercise
Chapter 9: Physiological Factors - Shift Work and Jet Lag
Are you Still Awake? The Future
Part 1 - The Consequences of Poor Sleep
Chapter 1: Memories are made of this - Sleep and Memory
Chapter 2: Can I sleep on it? - Sleep and Decision-Making
Chapter 3: Something I dreamt up - Sleep and Creativity
Chapter 4: Sick and tired - Sleep and Physical Health
Chapter 5: Got out of the wrong side of the bed? - Sleep and Mood
Part 2 - The Causes of and Tips, Tools and Techniques for Improving Poor Sleep
Chapter 6: Environmental Factors - Technology, Temperature and Noise
Chapter 7: Psychological Factors
Chapter 8: Physiological Factors - Caffeine, Alcohol and Exercise
Chapter 9: Physiological Factors - Shift Work and Jet Lag
Are you Still Awake? The Future