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Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Great by Choice comes an authoritative, practical guide to individual performance - based on analysis from an exhaustive, 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 maximise 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 villa
Trade Review'In an ambitious new study, Morten Hansen illuminates the habits that separate superstars from their peers. This is the definitive guide to working smarter' -- Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take, Originals, and Option B (with Sheryl Sandberg)
'The typical book about management or careers requires a heavy dose of faith because you don't know where the recommendations come from. Morten Hansen brings beautiful data from a massive research project that reveals how stars at work, in dozens of industries, actually do their work. The data and Hansen's analysis will surprise you, change you, and make you better at work... no leaps of faith required' -- Chip Heath Professor Stanford Graduate School of Business, and author of three New York Times bestsellers, including Switch
'In this groundbreaking book, Morten Hansen delivers on the genius of “
and”: rigorous
and relevant, research-driven
and well-written, empirical
and empowering, timeless
and practical, full of big concepts
and useful tips. Hansen's work is truly distinctive in the genre of professional effectiveness, and a tremendous contribution. This is a book I will read more than once, and reference forever' -- Jim Collins, author of Good to Great, co-author of Built to Last and Great by Choice
