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The Fred Factor - How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary

Mark Sanborn

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The Fred Factor - How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary

Transforming everyday tasks into exceptional achievements.

"The Fred Factor" is a treasure for anyone seeking more meaning in their day-to-day work. Mark Sanborn's lessons from a humble postman will challenge and inspire you to go beyond the mundane. If you're feeling stuck or undervalued in your job, let Fred's story remind you that extraordinary impact often lies in the simplest acts of kindness and dedication.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780937539620
Author: Mark Sanborn
Publisher: Executive Books
Date of Publication: 2002-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Business, Personal Development, Philosophy
Related Topics: Self Help, Personal Development, Leadership, Business, Inspirational, Psychology, Personal Development, Leadership
Goodreads rating: 3.88
(rated by 7517 readers)
 

Transforming everyday tasks into exceptional achievements.

"The Fred Factor" is a treasure for anyone seeking more meaning in their day-to-day work. Mark Sanborn's lessons from a humble postman will challenge and inspire you to go beyond the mundane. If you're feeling stuck or undervalued in your job, let Fred's story remind you that extraordinary impact often lies in the simplest acts of kindness and dedication.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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