The Art of Being Indispensable at Wor..., Bruce Tulgan
The Art of Being Indispensable at Wor..., Bruce Tulgan
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The Art of Being Indispensable at Work
Win Influence, Beat Overcommitment, and Get the Right Things Done

Author: Bruce Tulgan

Narrator: Mike Chamberlain

Unabridged: 6 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 07/21/2020

Synopsis

With new technology, flatter organizations, far-flung virtual teams, and constant change, getting things done at work is tougher and more complex than ever. Managers and executives are trying harder than ever to keep up and stay effective, relying on cross-functional coordination, better planning and resource sharing, simplified processes, and speeded-up work. It's a herculean challenge, and people are struggling. Overcommitment grows and burnout looms.

But even amid the seeming chaos of the matrix organization—where you are constantly being asked to do things by people who aren't your boss—there is always that special person who seems indispensable, who seems to thrive on complexity, and who is able to stay focused and positive and get the right things done: This is the go-to person.

In this game-changing book, Bruce Tulgan reveals the secrets of the go-to person in our new world of work. Based on an intensive study of people at all levels, in all kinds of organizations, Tulgan shows how go-to people not only behave differently, but also think differently, basing their decisions and actions on their own personal influence rather than on any formal designation of authority. At the heart of the go-to person's unique credo are the basics of "the ask" and the response—a powerful reimagining of how to say yes and when to say no.

About Bruce Tulgan

Bruce Tulgan is an adviser to business leaders all over the world and a sought-after speaker and seminar leader. He is the founder of Rainmaker-Thinking, Inc., a management training firm. Bruce is the author of the classic Managing Generation X as well as Winning the Talent Wars, and has written for the New York Times, USA Today, Harvard Business Review, and Human Resources. He lives with his wife, Dr. Debby Applegate, in New Haven, Connecticut, and Portland, Oregon.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Natalie all_books_great_and_small

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via net galley and the publishers. This is a great and insightful book to help you become indispensable at work. This book encourages you to try changing some aspects of how you work and to finish tasks you alread......more

Goodreads review by Rina

First of all, I think it would be worth mentioning that this book only covers the 'art of being indispensable at work' by being the most productive one, so you would have enough time to (1) deliver outcomes, (2) in the fastest time possible, and (3) still have enough time to help everyone else aroun......more

Goodreads review by The Views of Heather U

Absolutely must have addition to your library. I am currently on a Leadership journey, for the past year at least. I’ve been investing much of my time improving my skills in the area, and this book was a fantastic tool for my tool box! LOVED it and so happy to have it in my library. I will say, this......more

Goodreads review by Muhammad

The timing of this book couldn't have been more perfect. Bruce Tulgan has done it again, presented a compelling, objective, rational and actionable plan of execution for what appeared rather a subjective topic. So what does it take to be indispensable, well it starts by resisting your urge to say Ye......more

Goodreads review by Diane

“Everybody at work is your ‘customer’ now. And you are theirs. Up, down, sideways, and diagonal. That’s because collaboration is the latest revolution sweeping across the workplace.” That’s why every employee needs to know The Art of Being Indispensable at Work. So how do you become indispensable? St......more

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