Quotes

Leading the Unleadable, Page 159

…projects that start poorly and don’t recover fast enough will face the extra problem of attrition of top talent.

The Progress Paradox, Page 159

…the person of achievement in any field, whether business or academics or art or sports, will always receive the special reward of respect and admiration.

Distracted, Page 159

This miraculous cultural invention [reading], a feat so unnatural that it necessitates a painstaking rewiring of the brain to learn, shapes our understanding of life.

When, Page 159

When time is constrained and limited… we attune to the now. We pursue different goals – emotional satisfaction, an appreciation for life, a sense of meaning.

Deep Work, Page 159

Once your brain has become accustomed to on-demand distraction… it’s hard to shake the addiction even when you want to concentrate.

No Hard Feelings, Page 159

…[position] feedback as bridging the gap: identify where you want the other person to be, give them clear advice on how to get there, and (most importantly) emphasize that you believe they have the ability to bridge the gap. – Cade Massey

Amp It Up, Page 159

As professional people, we are products. So try to product-manage yourself. Develop your product through education, training, and experience.

Team of Teams, Page 159

Firms that value innovation and creativity have spent a lot of time searching for ways to inject interactivity into work environments.

Think Like a Champion, Page 159

Understand that as a performer, you have a responsibility to your audience to perform to the best of your ability. You also have to have the goods to hold your audience, no matter what the size may be.

Thanks for the Feedback, Page 159

If we’re going to get better at handling tough feedback, we have to understand how emotions interact with, and distort, the stories we tell about what the feedback means.