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David Sturt Books

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David Sturt is an executive vice president of the O. C.

Known for: Great Work: How To Make A Difference People Love

Books by David Sturt

Great Work: How To Make A Difference People Love

Great Work: How To Make A Difference People Love

leadership·10 min read

Great Work: How to Make a Difference People Love explores how ordinary individuals can achieve extraordinary results by applying five practical skills that foster creativity, innovation, and meaningful contribution in the workplace. Through real-life stories and research, David Sturt demonstrates how people can elevate their work from good to great by adding personal insight and passion.

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Understanding the Difference Between Good Work and Great Work

Good work is the solid, responsible output that keeps organizations running smoothly: delivering on expectations, meeting deadlines, maintaining quality. It’s necessary, respectable, and often appreciated—but rarely transformative. Great work, by contrast, springs from adding insight and creativity ...

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Skill 1 – Ask the Right Question

Every great piece of work starts with a question—a question that reframes what’s possible. The ability to ask the right question is not about intelligence; it’s about intention. Many people dive into projects by asking, “What’s the problem?” or “What’s the deadline?” Great workers begin with, “What ...

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About David Sturt

David Sturt is an executive vice president of the O.C. Tanner Company and a thought leader in employee recognition and workplace culture. He has spent decades studying how people create great work and has contributed to numerous publications on leadership and innovation.

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