Quotes

Distracted, Page 173

The possibility of clinging to the surface of life has always existed. And yet in honing the art of skimming across infinite texts are we losing the hard-fought skill of delving beneath the surface?

Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It, Page 173

We need to get real about the employee manual. It’s culture that makes the place go, not rules in a book nobody reads…

Slow Productivity, Page 173

Obsess over the quality of what you produce, even if this means missing opportunities in the short term.

Think Again, Page 173

Psychologists find that people will ignore or even deny the existence of a problem if they’re not fond of the solution.

Made to Stick, Page 173

People tend to overuse any idea or concept that delivers an emotional kick.

Profit First, Page 173

…once the money you have collected yields more new money every year than you spend in a year, you have achieved financial freedom.

The Speed of Trust, Page 174

…producing results almost always gives a person more choices, more options, more flexibility.

Something Really New, Page 174

Unless someone is accountable for getting things done, things will not get done… Only an accountable and empowered manager can get things done.

The Art of the Start 2.0, Page 174

Failure… is often a better teacher than success – especially when it’s a failure on some other company’s dime.

Competing in the New World of Work, Page 174

Indeed, a hybrid workplace structure will be a source of tremendous competitive advantage in this new world of work.