The Way We're Working Isn't Working
The Four Forgotten Needs That Energize Great Performance
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The Way We're Working Isn't Working
The Four Forgotten Needs That Energize Great Performance
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- Reduced feelings of burnout and overwhelm in your daily work life
- Improved relationships both at work and in your personal life due to better energy management
- Increased job satisfaction and sense of purpose in your career
- Enhanced physical and mental health from adopting more balanced work practices
“Now, more than ever, we need a unified science of energy--what makes us work (and what doesn't.) [Schwartz]begins to unlock essential insights we're going to need to get more done and feel better while we're doing it.”
— Seth Godin, blogger and bestselling author of Linchpin
“The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working” is a ground-breaking guide that challenges the conventional wisdom about productivity and performance. Tony Schwartz, along with Jean Gomes and Catherine McCarthy, offers a revolutionary approach to reenergizing our lives and revolutionizing our workplaces.
This book is essential reading for:
- Professionals feeling overwhelmed by constant demands
- Leaders seeking to boost engagement and performance in their teams
- Organizations aiming to create more sustainable and effective work cultures
Readers will gain:
- Insights into the four core needs that drive peak performance
- Practical strategies to manage energy, not just time
- Tools to build resilience and focus in a high-pressure world
- Methods to align work with personal values and greater purpose
Schwartz’s approach is backed by multidisciplinary research and real-world case studies from leading global organizations. The book provides a roadmap for individuals to thrive in their careers while maintaining work-life balance, and for organizations to foster cultures that fuel rather than deplete their employees.
“The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working” is more than just a critique of modern work practices; it’s a practical guide to transforming how we work and live. Whether you’re an individual looking to reclaim your life or a leader aiming to revolutionize your organization, this book offers the insights and tools to make meaningful, lasting changes.
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Meet the author
Author biography
Tony Schwartz is a renowned journalist, author, and business consultant with over four decades of experience in productivity and performance optimization. As the founder and CEO of The Energy Project, he has worked with leading organizations like Google, Microsoft, and IBM to revolutionize workplace culture and employee well-being. Schwartz co-authored the #1 bestseller “The Power of Full Engagement” and has written for publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review. His ground-breaking book “The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working” challenges conventional wisdom about productivity and offers innovative strategies for sustainable high performance. Schwartz’s work integrates findings from various disciplines, including psychology, neuroscience, and physiology, to address the core needs that fuel great performance. He is a frequent keynote speaker and has appeared on major.
Book testimonials
“I’ve read dozens of books about leadership and management. What makes this book unique and essential is the integrated and comprehensive way it addresses the challenge of getting the best from people. At Zappos we deeply believe that truly meeting our employees’ needs is what inspires their great performance. [Be Excellent At Anything] lays out a compelling new workplace paradigm and a detailed roadmap for organizations, leaders and individuals seeking to gain true competitive advantage, even as the rules change every day.”
— Tony Hsieh, CEO Zappos.com
“[Tony Schwartz]is essential reading for anyone who wants a more productive and meaningful life. It’s less a self-help book than a peer-reviewed survival manual for the modern age …[He] provides a road map for how to take back control of our lives from our faster-better-more-techno-merry-go-round culture.”
— Arianna Huffington, The Huffington Post
