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What Really WorksThere's no shortage of advice out there on how to perform better, and better than others, at work. The problem is knowing which methods are actually proven to work--and how you should act on them to get the best results.In 8 Steps to High Performance, talent expert and bestselling author Marc Effron cuts through the noise with his signature "science-based simplicity" approach to identify what matters most and show you how to optimally apply your time and effort to boost your performance. It turns out that higher performance comes from doing many things well--but some of those things are not in your power to change. Effron reveals the eight key factors you do control and practical steps for improving yourself on each one. You'll learn:How to set goals that create higher performanceWhich behaviors predict higher performance in different situationsHow to quickly develop the most important capabilitiesWho to connect with and whyHow to understand and adapt to your company's strategyWhy you sometimes shouldn't be the "genuine" youHow to best manage your body to sustain your performanceHow to avoid management fads that distract you from high performanceResearch-based, practical, and filled with self-assessments, tools, and templates to support your performance goals at work, this short, powerful book will help you and anyone on your team deliver outstanding results.



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Marc Effron

Marc EffronPresident, The Talent Strategy GroupMarc helps the world's largest and most successful companies improve the quality and depth of their talent. As the founder and President of the Talent Strategy Group, he leads the firm's global consulting, education and publishing businesses.Marc co-authored the Harvard Business Review Publishing best-selling book One Page Talent Management, often called the "talent management bible." His new book 8 Steps to High Performance was released in August 2018 by Harvard and is quickly reaching best-seller status globally. He previously served as an HR executive at Bank of America and Avon Products.Marc has been published in or heard on Fast Company, Financial Times, BBC, Bloomberg Radio, Inc., Harvard Business Review, New York Post, Knowledge@Wharton radio and some of the world's most popular podcasts. Marc publishes Talent Quarterly magazine which he founded in 2013 to help executives make smarter decisions about how to manage talent.Marc earned a M.B.A. from the Yale University School of Management and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Washington.



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