SHAPERS is the definitive guide to elevate the way you work and
live. PRAISE FOR SHAPERS: "Do you wish you could throw yourself
into your work, become energised and enriched by it, and leave the
world a better place? Then SHAPERS is for you. Altman shows that
your idiosyncrasies and unique skills are not the obstacles to
achievement and purpose. They are the path." -Daniel H. Pink, #1
New York Times bestselling author of WHEN and DRIVE "With countless
nuggets of timeless wisdom, SHAPERS gently nudges readers to
envision new possibilities for them to build more meaningful,
joyful work and lives." -Amy C. Edmondson, Professor, Harvard
Business School, author of The Fearless Organisation and Teaming
"Altman mixes together case studies, anecdotes and careful
empirical research to offer wise and practical advice about how to
make work better, and thus to get better work. If companies
followed even a quarter of his suggestions they would foster a more
productive and more satisfied workplace for everyone. And his
engaging, informal style makes for effortless reading." -Barry
Schwartz teaches at Haas School of Business, U.C. Berkeley and is
the author of The Paradox of Choice and Why We Work We work in
places, ways, and on things that were once the stuff of sci-fi
flicks. Yet the reality is that most professionals are unhappy in
their work. Whether you want to reset your career, strike out on
your own, or just ignite more joy in what you do, this illuminating
productivity book shows you how to create a working life that
reveals meaning while rewriting our collective future. When we
connect with something larger than ourselves, we enjoy the fruits
of our labour as well as the journey -- the sweat and the struggle.
It's the unyielding commitment to a purpose that gives shapers
their shimmer. The benefits of this shine are plentiful: enhanced
wellbeing, more community engagement, a healthier economy, better
work for all, and a more beautiful world. Altman is a workologist
who guides companies to leave politics and posturing behind in
favour of transparent and trusting cultures. After decades
facilitating culture-defining practices for leaders, you'll learn
everything he knows: Adopt the mindset for creativity, innovation,
and boundless growth Amplify your career and inspire others to do
the same Help create engaged teams through building leadership
skills Become a better leader through the five new modes of
leadership ethics Learn what underpins the most resilient
organisations in the world The stories and anecdotes in SHAPERS
come from hundreds of interviews with innovators dedicated to
improving our outdated system of work. These trailblazers include
CEOs, organisational designers, social psychologists, workplace
strategists, and start-up entrepreneurs. See your work from a whole
new perspective and focus on what fulfils you. If you seek the
freedom to approach work in your own unique way and become
energised by what you do, then SHAPERS is your guide.
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