Rebooting Work

From Silicon Valley leader Maynard Webb, how we can leveragetechnology to change how we workMaynard Webb has always been the go-to guy when Silicon Valleycompanies have thorny problems. Whether revamping eBay's crashingservers (transforming their technology weaknesses into acompetitive strength) or investing in emerging technologystart-ups, Webb brings strategic and operational savvy to everyissue and venture. In his first book, Webb brings this same focusto tackle outdated models of work, created a century ago, which nolonger sync up with either individual or employers' needs.Through a unique framework, Webb identifies 4 different mindsetsaround work (the company man, CEO of your own destiny, disenchantedemployee, and the aspiring entrepreneur). It organizes those whoare self-motivated versus those who are waiting to be discoveredand aims to give readers the tools to become more self-actualizedhappier, and ultimately more fulfilled in their careers. Inidentifying a paradigm shift that is already under way, Webbdemonstrates clearly how to harness technology to embrace our ownpersonal happiness, allowing people to become more productive atwork and also spend more time with their families.* Contains a framework that demonstrates how we can leveragetechnology to create better job opportunities and foster morebalanced lives* Written by Maynard Webb, chairman of LiveOps, former COO ofe-Bay, founder of Webb Investment Network (WIN), and board memberof Yahoo! and salesforce.com* Includes personalized worksheets and empowering action-orientedadviceRebooting Work reveals how anyone can take control of hisor her own future, finding greater fulfillment, productivity, andhappiness.

Foreword: The Benchmark of Success ixby MegWhitmanPreface xiiiIntroduction xxvPart 1 Why Work Isn't Working1 Changing Work 32 Technology: Powering the Future of Work 11Part 2 Reframing How We Think About Work3 The Framework 274 Frame 1: The Company Man or Woman 415 Frame 2: CEO of Your Own Destiny 616 Frame 3: The Disenchanted Employee 797 Frame 4: The Aspiring Entrepreneur 1058 The Age of Entrepreneurship 123Conclusion: Break New Snow 133Part 3 Getting StartedAppendix A The Worksheet 141Appendix B Worksheet Examples 147Appendix C Services You Should Know About 157Notes 161Acknowledgments 171About the Authors 175Index 177