Quotes

Start With No, Page 147

Assumptions are like expectations in that we can’t get rid of them, but as good negotiators we can beware of them.

Built to Sell, Page 147

Don’t generalize; specialize. If you focus on doing one thing well and hire specialists in that area, the quality of your work will improve and you will stand out among your competitors.

The Lean Startup, Page 147

We need to be able to test the data by hand, in the messy real world, by talking to customers.

Emotional Intelligence 2.0, Page 147

Multi-tasking actually sacrifices your quality of work, as the brain is simply incapable of performing at a high level in multiple activities at once.

The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Page 147

Sadly, you needn’t be political to create extreme political behavior in your organization.

Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It, Page 147

When you are in control you have the power to solve problems.

Only the Paranoid Survive, Page 147

…the most effective way to transform a company is through a series of incremental changes that are consistent with a clearly articulated end result.

What if it Does Work Out?, Page 147

…a lot of what you know from your professional life can be used in other valuable ways, too.

How to Be a Great Boss, Page 147

Great bosses succeed in getting the most out of their people.

Built to Sell, Page 147

Relying too heavily on one client is risky and will turn off potential buyers. Make sure that no one client makes up more than 15 percent of your revenue.