Competing in the New World of Work by Keith Ferrazzi & Kian Gohar & Noel Weyrich Summary
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In the post-pandemic workplace revolution, Ferrazzi's #1 NYT bestseller reveals "radical adaptability" - the key to future success. What if vulnerability, not authority, is your greatest leadership asset? Thousands of executives already transformed their organizations using these counterintuitive strategies.
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When Crisis Becomes Your Greatest Teacher
Picture a temporary city of 80,000 people thriving in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, where temperatures hit 110F and dust storms rage without warning. Burning Man doesn't just survive these conditions-it flourishes because of them. The shared adversity creates bonds that comfortable settings never could. This same dynamic unfolded globally during COVID-19, turning tragedy into an unexpected laboratory for human adaptability. Teams that excelled didn't just survive-they improvised, showed vulnerability, and collaborated in entirely new ways. Leaders who let go of control saw faster results. Michelin-starred restaurants pivoted to meal kits. Airlines shifted to package shipping. Yet many workers felt overwhelmed by hastily assembled systems, and the real danger emerged: organizations might rush back to familiar but ineffective habits, wasting a once-in-a-lifetime chance to transform how we work.
The New Teamwork: Moving Beyond Polite Cooperation
Breaking Down Walls: Innovation Beyond Your Team
The New Operating System: Enterprise Agile
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Seeing Around Corners: Active Foresight and Business Model Reinvention
The Future Is Now: Purpose as Your North Star
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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