Quotes

Why Managers Matter, Page 151

Hierarchy represents an effort to solve the universal twin problems of coordination and cooperation faced by any social group.

Leaders Eat Last, Page 151

Giving time and energy actually does more to impact the impression others have of us than giving money.

How, Page 151

That’s the paradox of success. You can achieve it only by pursuing something greater: significance.

Dare to Forgive, Page 151

We all tend to work out our conflicts upon the backs of each other, especially our friends. We all have been unfair and mean.

Predictably Irrational, Page 151

In fact, choosing between two things that are similarly attractive is one of the most difficult decisions we can make.

Quit, Page 151

We are much more bothered by the downside potential of changing course than we are by the downside potential of staying on the path we’re already on.

Atomic Habits, Page 151

Out of all the possible actions we could take, the one that is realized is the one that delivers the most value for the least effort. We are motivated to do what is easy.

Team of Teams, Page 151

…in a domain characterized by interdependence and unknowns, contextual understanding is key; whatever efficiency is gained through silos is outweighed by the costs of ‘interface failures.’

Hooked, Page 151

Reputation is a sort of stored value that increases the likelihood of using a service.

Flawless Consulting, Page 151

Trust what you see more than what you hear.