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  • How Top Performers Work Less and Achieve More
  • Written by: Morten Hansen
  • Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
  • Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (46 ratings)

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Great at Work

Written by: Morten Hansen
Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
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From the New York Times best-selling 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 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 restaurant (tucked away under a Tokyo subway station underpass) 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 (even before they were identified).

Each chapter contains 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 clear tips to assist your focus on a strategy to become a more productive worker. Extensive, accessible, and friendly, Great at Work will help you achieve more by working less, backed by unprecedented statistical analysis.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2018 Morten Hansen (P)2018 Simon & Schuster

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Great at Writting.

I love that Morten and Jim keep creating books with so much insight and research. It doesn’t make you feel like you’re purchasing a book. It feels like you’re purchasing a wealth of knowledge. Great at Work not only has very relevant and thoughtful challenges to the way we work, but it’s written well. I was surprised how a 7.5 hour self-help audiobook could hold my attention like this book did. It was even more enjoyable that this read was on the Canadian Audible App #Audible1 .

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Best book this year!

some great insight here to help you and your team work more effectively together and out perform.

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Boring

I had no business reading this book. I didn't gain much insight that wasn't already common sense. Don't waste your money on this book.

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a good reference book on smart productivity

Many obvious advice but good stories and examples. Can work as a reference for enterprises that obsess on collaboration.

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