

The way we're working isn't working
the four forgotten needs that energize great performance
Book • 2010
Tony Schwartz argues that the relentless pursuit of more, bigger, faster is draining our energy, leading to disengagement and poor performance.
The book presents a new paradigm based on pulsing between expenditure and renewal across four key needs—sustainability (physical), security (emotional), self-expression (mental), and significance (spiritual)—with practical rituals for individuals and organizations.
Drawing from research and work with companies like Google and IBM, it offers strategies to build resilience, focus, and purpose in a demanding world.
The book presents a new paradigm based on pulsing between expenditure and renewal across four key needs—sustainability (physical), security (emotional), self-expression (mental), and significance (spiritual)—with practical rituals for individuals and organizations.
Drawing from research and work with companies like Google and IBM, it offers strategies to build resilience, focus, and purpose in a demanding world.
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