Invisibles
  • Published: 29 July 2015
  • ISBN: 9781591847908
  • Imprint: Portfolio
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 272
  • RRP: $32.99

Invisibles

The Power of Anonymous Work in an Age of Relentless Self-Promotion

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"It's a refreshing point of view, written with the precision and detail of the magazine fact checker Mr. Zweig used to be. The values he champions are those that could surely benefit our society (and economy) more than our current obsession with personal status." --The Wall Street Journal

What do fact-checkers, anesthesiologists, U.N. interpreters, and structural engineers have in common? For most of us, the better we perform the more attention we receive. Yet for many "Invisibles"-skilled professionals whose role is critical to whatever enterprise they're a part of-it's the opposite: the better they do their jobs the more they disappear. In fact, often it's only when something goes wrong that they are noticed at all. Millions of Invisibles are hidden in every industry. And despite our culture's increasing celebration of fame in our era of superstar CEOs and assorted varieties of "genius," they're fine with remaining anonymous. David Zweig interviews top experts in unusual fields to reveal the quiet workers behind public successes. Combining in-depth profiles with insights from psychology, sociology, and business, Zweig uncovers how these hidden professionals reap deep fulfillment by relishing the challenges their work presents.
  • Published: 29 July 2015
  • ISBN: 9781591847908
  • Imprint: Portfolio
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 272
  • RRP: $32.99
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An encouraging salute to the world behind the scenes, where the 'Invisibles' allow the show to go on. Journalist Zweig suggests, with considerable merit, that, in our culture of wanting it all, we have forgotten the hard work of getting there...In Zweig's fascinating world, the limelight doesn't hold a candle to the satisfaction of hard work well done

It's a refreshing point of view, written with the precision and detail of the magazine fact checker Mr. Zweig used to be

Top Business Book to Read in 2014: Invisibles explains why some of the world's most talented, accomplished people choose to fly under the radar... It's a clarion call for work as a craft: for generously sharing knowledge without hogging credit and prizing meaningful work above public recognition. An excellent book

The wisdom of this advice is undeniable

The genius at the top doesn't make their team look good. It's a great team that makes the guy at the top look like a genius...and Invisibles proves it

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