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Great at Work
An authoritative, practical guide to individual success, based on analysis from an intensive, pioneering study, from the New York Times bestselling authors of Great by Choice.
Why do some individuals excel at work while others struggle? This seemingly straightforward question continues to perplex experts across many industries. Morten Hansen presents the solutions in his "Seven Work Smarter Practices," which anybody can use to improve their time and performance, after a five-year study of more than 5,000 managers and staff.
In Hansen's extensive study, inspiring anecdotes from individuals are used to emphasize each of his seven methods. You'll meet a high school principal who turned around a failing high school; a rural Indian farmer determined to establish a better way of life for women in his village; and a sushi chef whose simple preparation has earned his restaurant three Michelin stars (it's tucked away under a Tokyo subway station underpass). Hansen also illustrates how the usage of his seven practices may be seen in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho and the 1911 competition to be the first explorer to reach the South Pole (even before they were identified).
Each chapter includes questions and critical insights to help you review your own performance and identify your professional strengths and limitations. There are mini-quizzes, surveys, and simple advice to help you focus on a strategy to become a more productive worker after you discover your own style. Great at Work is a comprehensive, approachable, and pleasant guide that will help you achieve more by working less, backed by groundbreaking statistical research.
A wealth of information creates a poverty of attention.
