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Rookie Smarts

Rookie Smarts

By Liz Wiseman

Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work. Harper Business, 2014.

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12 Key insights

A brief summary of Rookie Smarts

A concise, groundbreaking text that examines the concept of “less is more” in relation to business, demonstrating that inexperience can bolster creativity and innovation, actually pushing you ahead of those with more experience.

Key insights in Rookie Smarts

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What do you get from this book? Learn how inexperience can either help you thrive or reinvigorate tired careers
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Rookies are open to possibilities and innovations, while veteran workers often develop a “blind spot” to new ideas
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“Backpackers” see possibilities and solve problems, while “caretakers” are trapped by stale routines and a lack of creativity
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“Hunter-gatherers” reach out for expert help, while “local guides” stick to what and who they know
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“Firewalkers” seek feedback to stay on course, while “marathoners” make assumptions and fall off track
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“Pioneers” tear down boundaries and create their own paths, while “settlers” stay inside comfortable borders
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“Perpetual rookies” are inspired by the young at heart, remaining curious and playful even after years of work
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A “rookie revival” can free you from routines, reduce stress, and help you feel excited by your work
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Leading rookies means creating challenging work and fostering a learning environment by pairing new employees with experienced veterans
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Final word

Who should read Rookie Smarts

Business owners • managers • entrepreneurs • startups • students • professionals looking to make a change in their career

About the author of Rookie Smarts

Bestselling author and executive advisor Liz Wiseman is the CEO of Wiseman Group, a Silicon Valley research and development firm. She is also the former vice president of Oracle University, an international computer tech training company. She writes for the Harvard Business Review and was named one of the “top ten leadership thinkers in the world” in 2019.

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