Exceptional

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"Athletes achieve excellence by compiling and studying their personal highlight reels. There's no reason why the rest of us can't do the same thing. In this buoyant, evidence-backed book, Dan Cable shows us how." -ADAM GRANT, New York Times bestselling author of Originals, Give and Take, and host of the chart-topping TED podcast WorkLife "Each of us is born with unique gifts. In this powerful and practical book, Dan Cable shows us how to break through the negative stories society spins for us, and instead how to cherish, cultivate and contribute all that makes us exceptional. If you want to see the very best of yourself, please devour this book." -MARCUS BUCKINGHAM, international bestselling co-author of First, Break All the Rules and author of Go Put Your Strengths to Work "How many of us hold ourselves back from the life we truly want to live? Through remarkably engaging stories and compelling studies, Dan Cable's Exceptional gives us the opportunity to experience our worth, and the practical tools to act on what we do best, so we can live a life that is truly exceptional." -FRANCESCA GINO, Harvard Business School professor and author of Rebel Talent "With a pile of evidence and a plan of action, Dan Cable offers a new approach to improving your performance and deepening your purpose. Exceptional is a bold and practical book." -Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of When, To Sell Is Human, and Drive "Crafting our lives, and our work, around our strengths helps us get the most out of life, but unfortunately it's hard for many of us to know where to start. Dan Cable's book Exceptional makes it easy to tap into your raw potential." -GARY HAMEL, author of the worldwide bestseller The Future of Management "It's a classic question: How can we improve ourselves and take on fresh identities when new behaviors often do not feel natural? Exceptional shows how you can live a better life by 'stretching into your strengths,' practicing your way into new behaviors, and expanding your contributions."-HERMINIA IBARRA, bestselling author of Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader "Cable's book vividly and helpfully shows how 'playing to your strengths' is not about coasting to success, but importantly involves using a growth mindset to fulfill your potential." -CAROL S. DWECK, PHD, author of Mindset "Exceptional is useful, uplifting, and a joy to read. Dan Cable shows why all that pressure to improve your weaknesses and become a mediocre imitation of other successful people is so misguided. He draws on rigorous research and experience with thousands of students and executives to show you how to excel by your own standards, and why taking that path is so much better for you and those who depend on you." -ROBERT I. SUTTON, Stanford Professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and (with Huggy Rao) Scaling Up Excellence  "Dan Cable effectively breaks down the science behind who we think we are, and the habits needed to unlock our greatest strengths. Astute, inspiring, and impressively researched, Exceptional offers insights so clear and compelling you'll wonder why you hadn't identified and applied them earlier."-WILLIAM P. LAUDER, Executive Chairman, The Estée Lauder Companies Expand reviews