Invaluable: The Secret to Becoming Irreplaceable

In this follow-up to The Myth of Multitasking, which told through story how to gain more time, making you more present in both work and life, Dave Crenshaw shows in his new book, Invaluable: The Secret to Becoming Irreplaceable, (Jossey-Bass, 978-0470-55323-7, $19.95, May 2010)  how to maximize the very real dollar value of each working hour.

An engaging business fable, Invaluable tells the story of Jason, who is discontent in his entry-level position, feeling his skills and knowledge are underutilized; his manager, Tracy, who is overwhelmed by her own workload and seemingly needy direct reports; and their CEO, Helen, who needs them to sort it out productively. From an unexpected source, Jason learns a hard but invaluable lesson: before he can get a raise, he must prove his real dollar value, rather than expect to be paid what he thinks he is worth. Though at very different stages in their careers, Jason, Tracy, and Helen each learn how to determine the value of their time and actions, the best ways to spend their own time, and how to empower their colleagues to do the same.

With easy-to-use assessments and worksheets and ready-to-implement advice, Invaluable will help you:

• Determine exactly how "invaluable" you are to your boss and customers
• Discover your "Most Valuable Activities" and how to focus on them
• Create a framework of cooperation in the workplace
• Design systems and processes for maximum productivity
• Develop strategies to increase job security and income

Anyone who is concerned about job security in any industry—from executives and managers to employees—will find this book a must-read to discover what their time is worth and how they should spend it!