The Wall Street Journal bestseller--a Financial Times Business Book of
the Month and named by The Washington Post as "One of the 11 Leadership
Books to Read in 2018"--is "a 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 Hansen's seven practices is highlighted by inspiring stories from
individuals in his comprehensive study. You'll 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).
