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MicroSkills
Adaira Landry & Resa E. Lewiss
3.91 (158 Reviews)
Self-growth
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"MicroSkills" reveals how tiny actions create massive impact in any workplace. Award-winning physicians Landry and Lewiss break down success into learnable microskills, from setting boundaries to mastering unwritten rules. Can the smallest change truly transform your career trajectory?

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The Hidden Power of Small Actions

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In a world obsessed with grand gestures and overnight success, "MicroSkills" offers something refreshingly different: the recognition that career excellence comes from mastering tiny, learnable behaviors that compound over time. These aren't vague platitudes about "working harder" or "following your passion" - they're concrete actions anyone can implement regardless of background or industry. The brilliance of this approach lies in its accessibility. Unlike advice that assumes privilege or existing networks, these microskills level the playing field, providing a roadmap for navigating workplace dynamics that often remain frustratingly opaque, especially for those from underrepresented groups. Think about how we approach other skills. Would you attempt to run a marathon without training? Or perform surgery without medical school? Yet we often expect ourselves to excel professionally without deliberately practicing the component skills. What if your career growth isn't about innate talent but about mastering small, specific behaviors that create outsized results? This perspective transforms professional development from mysterious art to practical science - one where consistent, intentional practice leads to measurable improvement.

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Self-Care and Strategic Prioritization

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From Knowledge to Authority: Developing True Expertise

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Navigating Workplace Culture and Building Community

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