Great at Work

320 pages, 2019

Morten Hansen

business & management

1082 books

self-improvement

909 books

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An authoritative and practical guide to individual success. Based on the analysis of over 5,000 managers and staff from The New York Times bestselling authors of Great by Choice, this book takes you on a journey through seven work-smarter practices that anyone can use to improve their time and performance.

Youll 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 (its tucked away under a Tokyo subway station underpass).

This book has been updated with new content and examples based on the five-year study.

Do Less, Then Obsess

Morten Hansen encourages us to focus on fewer tasks at work. Instead of juggling multiple tasks, he suggests we should concentrate on one or two important tasks and obsess over them to produce quality results. This approach can lead to better productivity and work satisfaction.

Redesign Your Work

Hansen suggests that we should take a look at our work and find ways to make it more valuable. This could mean changing how we do certain tasks, or even eliminating unnecessary ones. By doing this, we can increase our efficiency and make our work more meaningful.

Passion and Purpose

According to Hansen, being passionate about your work isn't enough. You also need to see the purpose in what you do. When you find the intersection between your passion and a clear purpose, you'll be more motivated and perform better at work.

Learning Loop

Hansen encourages us to see our work as a continuous learning process. He suggests we should constantly seek feedback, experiment with new methods, and reflect on our performance. This will help us to improve and grow in our careers.

Collaboration

In Great at Work, Hansen explores the importance of effective collaboration. He advises us to be selective about who we collaborate with and to avoid over-collaboration. By doing this, we can ensure that our collaborations are productive and beneficial.

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Morten Hansen's Great at Work is a leadership guide for the 21st century. It provides a practical framework for becoming a better leader, based on a comprehensive analysis of over 5,000 managers and employees.

Jim Collins - Business Consultant

Great at Work is a must-read. It translates rigorous research into practical advice on how to excel at work. It's not about working longer or harder, but about working smarter.

Adam Grant - Organizational Psychologist

Great at Work is a thought-provoking and practical guide to making work less overwhelming and more satisfying, based on a decade-long study of productivity.

Susan Cain - Author, Speaker

Morten Hansen's Great at Work is a brilliant, well-researched, and practical toolkit for managing your career. It's full of insights that challenge conventional wisdom and will change the way you think about work.

Daniel Pink - Author, Speaker

Great at Work is a fascinating, research-based look at the modern workplace. It offers practical advice for how to build a fulfilling, meaningful career.