Quiet Works, Joseph McCormack
Quiet Works, Joseph McCormack
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Quiet Works
Making Silence the Secret Ingredient of the Workday

Author: Joseph McCormack

Narrator: George Newbern

Unabridged: 6 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/24/2024


Synopsis

We live—and work—in a world of nonstop noise. Most of us believe that it’s normal and we must accept the unfair terms and conditions. We don’t. It's time to reimagine how we work and make silence the secret ingredient.From the time we wake up, our workday starts. We’re on the smartphone, texting and emailing, scrolling news feeds, jumping on video conference calls. It’s a 24/7 hamster wheel. Work culture—at the office, hybrid, or remote—is defined by too much information and constant collaboration. There’s no time and place for thinking alone.In Quiet Works, Joe McCormack proposes a simple, practical, and useful way to work more strategically, and intentionally. You will learn to:Make appointments for quiet, not run from or cancel themSet boundaries to alert others not to disturb or distract youBalance time spent alone in quiet, with time together collaboratingDesign workspaces that are conducive to quietUse tools and practices that are realistic and rewardingThe noise of constant distractions, interruptions, and digital devices doesn’t need to defeat us. We can set the conditions for ourselves, colleagues, and organizations to slow down periodically while everything is speeding up. Quiet Works will help you become a stronger professional who is empowered and energized to work in a better, smarter, and more productive way in today’s competitive, noisy environment.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Aprille on December 22, 2024

Quiet Works By Joe McCormack 4.75/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’m sold and I’m bought in! Quiet Works was a gentle reminder of all the reasons why we need to pump the breaks and create the space to think. On the surface this topic seems obvious but Joe McCormack does a great job helping readers make the connection to H......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on October 11, 2024

Silence is the Secret Weapon We All Need Joseph McCormack’s "Quiet Works" is a timely and insightful read in a world where hybrid work and constant communication dominate. It is the third book in a "trilogy" ("BRIEF" and "NOISE" are the author's other books) that aims to teach people how to communica......more

Goodreads review by Max on February 06, 2025

I really enjoyed this read. Joe McCormack offers insightful tools and strategies to help us embrace quiet in our daily lives, leading to increased focus, productivity, and more meaningful outcomes. In a world of constant connectivity and endless demands, this book feels more relevant than ever. McCo......more

Goodreads review by Debbie on August 14, 2024

I love my quiet time at work and at home. This books validates key activities you might already do and provides plenty of tips if you are new to this space and not clear about how to carve out quiet time. Also links to author’s other resources. Useful…. And the message quiet time every day is so imp......more

Goodreads review by Kerri Anne on December 31, 2024

As someone who requires "quiet" days of intentional focus time to get meaningful work done week to week, this book and its prevailing messages really resonate with me.......more