| Description |
248 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-242) and index. |
| Contents |
American swing -- Ambivalence to recognition -- Devotion to meticulousness -- Savoring responsibility -- Flow and the power of expertise with effort -- Fame, success, and the myth of self-promotion -- The singular vision and the art of collaboration -- Mastery of craft in service to a "front man" -- The balance of pride and humility -- When the invisible becomes visible -- The view of invisibles across cultures. |
| Summary |
"An inspiring look at the hidden stars who perform essential work without recognition. Expanding from his acclaimed Atlantic article, "What Do Fact-Checkers and Anesthesiologists Have in Common?" David Zweig explores what we can all learn from a modest group he calls "Invisibles." Their careers require expertise, skill, and dedication, yet they receive little or no public credit. And that's just fine with them. Zweig met with a wide range of Invisibles to discover first hand what motivates them and how they define success and satisfaction. His fascinating subjects include... - a virtuoso cinematographer for major films. - the lead engineer on some of the world's tallest skyscrapers. - a high-end perfume maker. - an elite interpreter at the United Nations"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Career development.
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Self-realization.
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Success.
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Motivation (Psychology)
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| ISBN |
9781591846345 |
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159184634X |
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