The Smarts

'Whether an Intern, Graduate or Manager, this is fresh and essential for performing in today’s frenetic working world’ Heidi K. Gardner, Harvard

From first day introductions to tackling a never-ending to-do list, hit the ground running with The Smarts, your essential road map to the new world of work.

Saj Jetha – economist and founder of multi-award winning training and talent advisory The Smarty Train – has distilled everything he knows about work success in this witty, irreverent collection of smart hacks. Having helped tens of thousands of people at major corporations worldwide like Accenture, EY, BP, HSBC and Expedia, Saj reveals his secrets for gaining a professional edge in the new working world.

You’ve heard the dry, pointless mantras about ‘working hard’, ‘being punctual’ and ‘dressing appropriately’; now discover the hacks that will make a real difference to your career, like why it’s best to have a difficult conversation with your boss after lunch, what to do when you’re stuck for something to say, and how to own a screw up. Easy-to-remember, beautifully designed and jargon-free, The Smarts covers everything from the basic (nailing first impressions) to the profound (getting to know how your brain works).

Whether you’re an intern, are moving to the next challenge in your career, or are the CEO, The Smarts offers indispensable advice that’s all about unlocking your talent; doing, thinking and feeling in the smartest possible way.