Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work

Review

Rookie Smarts make a compelling case for the power of thinking and acting like a “perpetual rookie.” Wiseman’s brilliant and unusually imaginative gem shows you how to keep learning and questioning even your most prized beliefs, how to avoid becoming a boring clone condemned to marching in lock-step with your equally dull colleagues, and how to build vibrant workplaces where people routinely band together to prevent soul-crushing complacency from rearing its ugly head. - Robert Sutton, Stanford Professor and co-author of Scaling Up Excellence“Through robust research and down-to-earth examples, Rookie Smarts shows that inexperience can actually be a powerful gain for organizations. And for those of us whose rookie season is years-or even decades-behind us, it delivers solid strategies and practical exercises for cultivating our own “rookie smarts” and safely empowering the rookies we lead.” - Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church and Author of Simplify: Ten Practices to Unclutter Your Soul“Wiseman masterfully shows why novices can outdo veterans, expertise blinds us to fresh ideas, and the brilliance of newbies remains untapped. With sage insights and fascinating examples, Rookie Smarts is a must-read.” - Adam Grant, Wharton professor and bestselling author of Give and TakeRemember when you were a kid and thought you knew better than the grown-ups? Turns out there was some truth to that. Rookie Smarts gives you a practical roadmap to rediscovering the open, curious, creative mind inside you. If you want to be a learning machine, improving and growing every year, this is the book for you. - Laszlo Bock, SVP of People Operations, Google, Inc. and author of Work Rules!“Given the author’s experience-Wiseman (Multipliers) helped build Oracle’s corporate university and is the president of a Silicon Valley-based research and development firm-it’s no shock that she offers an exceptional guide to staying vital in the changing marketplace. . . . For readers who are struggling to catch up with changing business needs, this book is a must read.” - Publishers Weekly“Given the author’s experience it’s no shock that she offers an exceptional guide to staying vital in the changing marketplace. . . . For readers who are struggling to catch up with changing business needs, this book is a must read.” - Publishers WeeklyRookie Smarts gives you a practical roadmap to rediscovering the open, curious, creative mind inside you. If you want to be a learning machine, improving and growing every year, this is the book for you. - Laszlo Bock, SVP of People Operations, Google, Inc. and author of Work Rules!Agility, resilience, grit, and a growth mindset--these are the skills effective leaders need in a changing world. In Rookie Smarts, Wiseman shows leaders at every age and at every stage of their careers how to master these skills - Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor of Business, University of Michigan & Partner, the RBL GroupWiseman’s brilliant and unusually imaginative gem shows you how to keep learning and questioning even your most prized beliefs, how to avoid becoming a boring clone condemned to marching in lock-step with your equally dull colleagues, and how to build vibrant workplaces - Robert Sutton, Stanford Professor and co-author of Scaling Up Excellence“Agility, resilience, grit, and a growth mindset--these are the skills effective leaders need in a changing world. In Rookie Smarts, Wiseman shows leaders at every age and at every stage of their careers how to master these skills. Rookie Smarts captures these themes with engaging and pragmatic stories and ideas.” - Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor of Business, University of Michigan & Partner, the RBL Group“…both a rich and rewarding read and a practical guide for individual leaders and for those responsible for developing talent in their organization.” - Developing Leaders

Robert Sutton, Stanford Professor and co-author of Scaling Up Excellence

Rookie Smarts make a compelling case for the power of thinking and acting like a “perpetual rookie.” Wiseman’s brilliant and unusually imaginative gem shows you how to keep learning and questioning even your most prized beliefs, how to avoid becoming a boring clone condemned to marching in lock-step with your equally dull colleagues, and how to build vibrant workplaces where people routinely band together to prevent soul-crushing complacency from rearing its ugly head. - Robert Sutton, Stanford Professor and co-author of Scaling Up Excellence