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Invisibles

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

David Zweig

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Portfolio
29 July 2015
"""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."
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Imprint:   Portfolio
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 214mm,  Width: 142mm,  Spine: 19mm
Weight:   240g
ISBN:   9781591847908
ISBN 10:   1591847907
Pages:   256
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

David Zweig is a writer, lecturer and musician based in Brooklyn, New York. His latest book, Invisibles, is about the power of embracing anonymous work in a culture obsessed with praise and recognition. He has released two critically acclaimed albums, All Now With Wings and Keep Going. Both albums charted on college radio playlists and garnered accolades for Zweig, with the press calling him a symphonic pop prodigy. Zweig's debut novel, Swimming Inside The Sun, a modernist bildungsroman about identity and self-consciousness, was released fall 2009. It quickly gained notice with a rave review from Kirkus calling it a terrific debut from a talented writer. Zweig has been invited to lecture at universities, academic conferences, and corporations around the U.S. and the world. As a freelance journalist, his pieces have appeared in a variety of publications, including The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. More at davidzweig.com

Reviews for Invisibles: The Power of Anonymous Work in an Age of Relentless Self-Promotion

It's a refreshing point of view, written with the precision and detail of the magazine fact checker Mr. Zweig used to be The Wall Street Journal 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 Kirkus A fascinating tour of the hidden landscapes on which human society actually operates. This will change the way you see the world and, hopefully, your place within it -- Douglas Rushkoff, bestselling author of Present Shock 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 -- Adam Grant, Wharton professor and bestselling author of Give and Take 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 -- Simon Sinek, Optimist and bestselling author of Start With Why and Leaders Eat Last The wisdom of this advice is undeniable New York Magazine


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