Richard Gould
Richard Gould is a business writer, cultural historian, and author who has made a name for himself for his work in workplace behaviour and management, and works in the social history of Colorado.
As a business writer, his work usually emphasizes real workplace problems, focusing on the causes of misunderstandings between managers and employees and on how personality clashes or communication problems can result in job loss.
As a cultural historian, Gould is known for his work on the Chicano movement and for a historical biography of Richard Castro, an activist from Colorado.
Through research, he documents the social change and identity crisis that minority groups in Colorado experienced, as well as the activism they engaged in as they sought representation.
In his work,
Sacked! - Why Good People Get Fired and How to Avoid It, Richard Gould delves into how the very best employees can sometimes be let go and how to ensure it does not happen.
According to the author, most people who are fired never see it coming. However, he believes that common problems such as unclear expectations between managers and workers, poor communication, and personality clashes can be telltale signs.
He also examines how leadership styles and workplace relationships can lead to conflict.
Gould also offers practical steps employees can follow to enhance professional relationships and regain control of their work behaviour to avoid dismissal.
In
The Life and Times of Richard Castro, Richard Gould tells the story of a key Hispanic leader named Richard Castro.
He is a political leader in Colorado, active at a time when civil rights activism has become prominent in the state's Hispanic community. Gould followed the man as he went from local activism to becoming a state representative.
Along the way, he faced all manner of dangers, including political struggles and violence, all for the sake of equality, as the author tells how one man’s story reflects the wider fight for change and justice for the Hispanic community.
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Richard Gould: F.A.Q
What was the first book Richard Gould wrote?
The first book written by Richard Gould was Sacked! - Why Good People Get Fired and How to Avoid It, published in 1986.
What was the most recent book Richard Gould wrote?
His most recently released work was The Life and Times of Richard Castro on September 30th, 2007.
What is the most popular book by Richard Gould?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Richard Gould book is
The Life and Times of Richard Castro. Here are his most popular books:
- The Life and Times of Richard Castro (4)
Are there upcoming new books by Richard Gould?
Richard Gould does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Richard Gould written?
Richard Gould has written 2 books. 1 book in the Colorado History Series, 1 Non-Fiction Books.