Quotes

When, Page 151

Deadlines, especially for creative tasks, can sometimes reduce intrinsic motivation and flatten creativity.

Courage is Calling, Page 151

Better risk now than gamble later. In either case, boldly proceed.

Good Boss, Bad Boss, Page 151

…if you want to incite action… Get people angry by naming the enemy, or get them excited by identifying compelling dreams and goals.

Team of Teams, Page 151

purpose affirms trust, trust affirms purpose, and together they forge individuals into a working team.

Sooner Safer Happier, Page 151

…be the change that you wish to see.The leadership team is team number one. Be a leader rather than a manager or commander.

Lost and Founder, Page 151

If you’re not willing to sacrifice and to make money-costing and painful decisions that bias to your values, don’t bother having them.

When, Page 151

…being able to sniff the finish line – whether it offers a hunk of cheese or a slice of meaning – can invigorate us to move faster.

Leading the Unleadable, Page 151

Whining breaks are an important element of failure.

Heart, Smarts, Guts, and Luck, Page 151

Hatching a winning concept means little if it is not executed and transformed into reality. Otherwise your idea will remain an intellectual romance.

Good Boss, Bad Boss, Page 151

…the best bosses and followers do what they propose.