Put Your Mindset to Work

The right mindset can make you three times more likely to get the job you want-and even less likely to lose it later.

What does it take to get and keep the job you want? Ninety-six percent of employers argue that it's not just about having the right skills for the position- it's all about the right mindset.

As two leading experts on the subject, Reed and Stoltz know what employers really want from the people they hire and keep. According to their extensive and globally acclaimed research, there is a specific set of mental traits that will make you exponentially more desirable to potential employers, and more likely to succeed and enjoy your job once you're hired.
This "3G Mindset" is:

? Global-the openness and big-picture perspective to compete on a global scale in any job
? Good-a positive force with an unwavering moral compass
? Grit-the tenacity and resilience to thrive on adversity

The authors reveal why employers are three times more likely to hire people with the right mindset over those who are more qualified on paper. This book provides an actionable approach for both assessing and developing these essential traits.

"What if the key to handling the most complex leadership and talent management challenges hinged on the very way you think? Stoltz and Reed provide a powerful model and toolkit that will equip leaders at all levels to tackle challenges and lead others with exceptional results."

-Joshua Margolis, professor of business administration, Harvard Business School

"This book equips anyone wanting a leg up at work and in life with groundbreaking principles and tools to flourish. Mindset eats skillet every time."

-John Ainley, chief HR offer, Aviva plc

"People who thrive at Facebook absolutely have to have the right mindset, period. That's what's driving us into the future. This book shows you how to gauge it and get it."

-Caitlin Dooley, contract recruiter, Facebook

"The knowledge and concepts conveyed in this book are critical elements in the hiring equation. This book is a resource to any organization or leader who wants to recruit and retain top talent."

-Chris Powell, executive vice president, HR, Scripps Networks Interactive

"Put Your Mindset to Work provides practical and insightful strategies for assessing and developing organizational talent. A groundbreaking look at how to leverage your mindset to create an advantage in the marketplace."

-Tamar Elkeles, Ph.D., vice president, learning and development, Qualcomm

"The knowledge and concepts conveyed in this book are critical elements in the hiring equation. This book is a resource to any organization or leader who wants to recruit and retain top talent."

- Chris Powell, executive vice president, HR, Scripps Networks Interactive

"James Reed and Paul Stoltz dare to assert that skills guarantee nothing and that it takes more than guts to succeed- it's mindset that trumps everything. They back up this truth with real- life examples and impressive research on what really counts in getting the best jobs, reaching your earning potential, and flourishing beyond work."

- Jim Kouzes, coauthor of the bestselling The Leadership Challenge and The Truth about Leadership

"This brilliant book is a game changer. Read it, remember it, and put your new 3G Mindset to work. There'll be no stopping you!"

-James Timpson, managing director, Timpsons

"The brilliant insights this book reveals could have saved me and any top employer a lot of elementary mistakes, never mind the additional cost of bad decisions."

- Gordon Roddick, cofounder, The Body Shop

"A hugely informative and enjoyable book that through very practical, easy-to use tools shows how you can develop your mindset to aid career progression. The case studies that punctuate the book are particularly inspiring and illustrate the key messages."

- Simon Lloyd, HR director, Santander UK plc

"The 3G Mindset will give you new insight and understanding into what it really takes to succeed at work. A good read that provides thought provoking and practical advice for all those developing their careers."

-Andy Doyle, group HR director, ITV Group plc

"Put Your Mindset to Work changes the conversation when it comes to recruitment and selection. Everyone wants the winning mindset. This great book tells you what it looks like and how to make the most of it."

-John Ayton, cofounder, Links of London

"This book marries rock- solid science with compelling tools to provide the definitive solution to landing, keeping, and thriving in the best jobs. This one goes front and center on my bookshelf."

-Harry Hoopis, chairman, Hoopis Financial Services

"If you want a book that equips you to stand out from the crowd and become immensely desirable to the best companies, get Put Your Mindset to Work!"

- Christi Strauss, president and CEO, Cereal Partners Worldwide, a global joint venture of Nestlé and General Mills