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

David Zweig

ISBN 10: 159184634X / ISBN 13: 9781591846345

Edité par Portfolio June 2014, 2014

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Invisibles: The Power of Anonymous Work in an Age of Relentless Self-Promotion
• Éditeur: Portfolio June 2014
• Date de parution: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 159184634X
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781591846345
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Édition: Edition originale
• État de l'article: Used - Good
• État de la jaquette: Good
• Catalogues du vendeur:
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Synopsis

An inspiring look at the hidden stars in every field who perform essential work without recognition

In a culture where so many strive for praise and glory, what kind of person finds the greatest reward in anonymous work? 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.

Despite the diversity of their careers, Zweig found that all Invisibles embody the same core traits. And he shows why the rest of us might be more fulfilled if we followed their example.

À propos de l?auteur

David Zweig has written for The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, among other publications. His novel, Swimming Inside the Sun, was called a “terrific debut from a talented writer” by Kirkus. As a singer, guitar player, and producer, Zweig has released two albums, All Now With Wings and Keep Going, both of which charted on college radio. Zweig has presented his research about how media and technology affect self-perception at academic conferences and universities around the United States and in Europe. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two kids.