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The ultimate measure of our effectiveness is the value we create. The ultimate measure of our satisfaction is the value we feel. The ultimate measure of our character is the values we embody.
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009 |
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The primary value exchange between most employers and employees today is time for money. It’s a thin, one-dimensional transaction.
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009 |
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We live in a world of infinite distractions and endless demands. Many of us juggle several tasks at a time and struggle to focus on any one of them for very long.
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016 |
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Pushing beyond our comfort zone is uncomfortable, but it’s the only means by which we can learn and grow, and ultimately perform better and experience deeper satisfaction.
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030 |
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Fear and fury may be a fuel for action, but in most situations they undermine our performance.
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128 |
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To really take in and process critical feedback, it must be delivered by someone who makes us feel safe and who we believe truly has our best interests at heart.
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129 |
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…become aware of the feelings that arise when you’re triggered, before you act on them.
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135 |
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…focusing on a positive outcome rather than avoiding a negative one typically leads to greater persistence, more flexibility in finding ways to reach a goal, increased creativity in solving problems, greater internal motivation, more satisfaction, and better results.
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151 |
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Once we’re distracted by something new, we often forget about the original task.
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186 |
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In a world rife with potential distractions, it’s in the self-interest of organizations… to help their people stay focused on the priorities that have the potential to create the greatest value.
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232 |
