Great At Work
Author: Morten T Hansen
ISBN: 978-1476765822
Price: Rs. 499.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
The Wall Street Journal bestsellera Financial Times Business Book of the Month and named by The Washington Post as ¦One of the 11 Leadership Books to Read in 2018is ¦ refreshingly data-based, clearheaded guide (Publishers Weekly) to individual performance, based on a groundbreaking study. Why do some people perform better at work than others? This deceptively simple question continues to confound professionals in all sectors of the workforce. Now, after a unique, five-year study of more than 5,000 managers and employees, Morten Hansen reveals the answers in his ¦Seven Work Smarter Practices that can be applied by anyone looking to maximize their time and performance. Each of Hansens seven practices is highlighted by inspiring stories from individuals in his comprehensive study. Youll meet a high school principal who engineered a dramatic turnaround of his 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 led to his unassuming restaurant being awarded the maximum of three Michelin stars. Hansen also explains how the way Alfred Hitchcock filmed Psycho and the 1911 race to become the first explorer to reach the South Pole both illustrate the use of his seven practices. Each chapter ¦is intended to inspire people to be better workers¦and improve their own work performance (Booklist) with questions and key insights to allow you to assess your own performance and figure out your work strengths, as well as your weaknesses. Once you understand your individual style, there are mini-quizzes, questionnaires, and clear tips to assist you focus on a strategy to become a more productive worker. Extensive, accessible, and friendly, Great at Work will help us ¦reengineer our work lives, reduce burnout, and improve performance and job satisfaction (Psychology Today).
Browse this title within our Analysis & Strategy collection. Edition details: Paperback, English, 320 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-1476765822.
About the Author
Morten T. Hansen is a management professor at University of California, Berkeley. He is the coauthor (with Jim Collins) of the New York Times bestseller Great by Choice and the author of the highly acclaimed Collaboration and Great at Work. Formerly a professor at Harvard Business School and INSEAD (France), professor Hansen holds a PhD from Stanford Business School, where he was a Fulbright scholar. His academic research has won several prestigious awards, and he is ranked one of the world’s most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50. Morten Hansen was also a manager at the Boston Consulting Group, where he advised corporate clients worldwide. Born and raised in Norway, he lives in San Francisco with his wife and two daughters, and he travels the world to give keynotes and help companies and people become great at work.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Students & Academic Researchers
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback
- ISBN Reference
- 978-1476765822
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
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What is this book about?
The Wall Street Journal bestsellera Financial Times Business Book of the Month and named by The Washington Post as ¦One of the 11 Leadership Books to Read in 2018is ¦ refreshingly data-based, clearheaded guide (Publishers Weekly) to individual performance, based on a groundbreaking study. Why do...
Who should read this book?
Essential reading for students, entrepreneurs, and curious minds seeking practical life insights, productivity principles, and deeper intellectual perspectives.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this because it cuts through vague advice and shows you, with real data, what actually makes top performers stand out. Based on a five-year study of thousands of professionals, it gives you seven practical habits you can apply immediately to work smarter, not longer. The real-life stories keep it inspiring, while the clear frameworks help you focus your energy where it truly matters—so you can achieve more without burning out.
- Published by Simon & Schuster.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 320.
Catalog Description
The Wall Street Journal bestsellera Financial Times Business Book of the Month and named by The Washington Post as ¦One of the 11 Leadership Books to Read in 2018is ¦ refreshingly data-based, clearheaded guide (Publishers Weekly) to individual performance, based on a groundbreaking study. Why do some people perform better at work than others? This deceptively simple question continues to confound professionals in all sectors of the workforce. Now, after a unique, five-year study of more than 5,000 managers and employees, Morten Hansen reveals the answers in his ¦Seven Work Smarter Practices that can be applied by anyone looking to maximize their time and performance. Each of Hansens seven...
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