Great Work

Great Work

By David Sturt

How to Make a Difference People Love. McGraw-Hill, 2014.

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Summary of Great Work book by David Sturt

An inspiring analysis of human creation that reaffirms the unique qualities and innate abilities found within all of us, while explaining how we can make a greater difference using five practical skills to deliver results that people will love.

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What do you get from this book? How to create and deliver great work to people around the globe

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A great piece of work provides unprecedented benefit and can make a significant impact on people’s lives

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Good is the foundation of great, so build upon the good work that already exists

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Solving a problem is an excellent way to come up with the idea for a great work that truly makes a difference

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To create a great piece of work, consider whether there’s something new the world will love by asking perceptive questions

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Aim to use your singular perspective if you want to make a difference and unlock new possibilities

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Conversing with people—both friends and strangers—is one way to create opportunities

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Add and remove until you form the perfect idea and product by regularly improving the mix

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A positive outcome from your effort is all that matters—learn to deliver the difference

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Nothing is too difficult to achieve when you put your mind to it, so set out to reach your daring goal

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Selected critiques in brief

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Who should read Great Work book

  • Senior executives
  • entrepreneurs
  • anyone wanting to excel at creating
  • anyone who wants to make a lasting difference

About the author of Great Work

David Sturt

David Sturt

David Sturt is a successful author with multiple books to his credit. He began his career as a market researcher at the O. C. Tanner Institute. Sturt has helped employees grow and elevate the organizations with which they identify to unprecedented success. He also consults with leaders and speaks regularly to interested audiences in many different countries.

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