Quotes

The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Page 183

Every smart company values its employees. Perks are good, but they are not culture.

The Art of the Start 2.0, Page 183

Life is too short to work with people you don’t like – especially in a startup.

Give and Take, Page 183

Happiness can lead people to experience intense effort and long hours as less unpleasant and more enjoyable, set more challenging goals, and think more quickly, flexibly, and broadly about problems.

The Heart of Change, Page 183

In a turbulent world, the requirement for change is ongoing.

168 Hours, Page 183

…if you are in the right job, you are going to love your job.

Denial, Page 183

Denial occurs when push aside hard truths in favor of more palatable or convenient narratives.

Never Eat Alone, Page 183

…find a way to ensure that you’ll contact people regularly without putting too much strain on your schedule.

Thanks for the Feedback, Page 183

Whether we’re elated or despairing, our emotions can warp our perception of the feedback as surely as a funhouse mirror.

Blue Ocean Strategy, Page 183

When [people] have commitment, they are even willing to override personal self-interest in the interests of the company.

Fierce Conversations, Page 183

A careful conversation is a failed conversation.