Quotes

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Never Eat Alone, Page 174

“If you want to make friends and get things done, you have to put yourself out to do things for other people – things that require time, energy, and consideration.”


Talent is Overrated, Page 174

…rather than offering opportunities to learn and rewarding curiosity, the typical organization leaves inquisitive employees to find their own ways to learn.


The Infinite Game, Page 174

As hard as it may be to recognize a player as one of our Worthy Rivals, especially if we find them disagreeable, to do so is the best way to become better players ourselves.


Team of Teams, Page 174

Encouragement to collaborate tends to be more of a bumper sticker slogan than an actual managerial practice.


What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, Page 174

…while they don’t particularly like hearing criticism (i.e., negative feedback), successful people love getting ideas for the future.


Atomic Habits, Page 174

The downside of automation is that we can find ourselves jumping from easy task to easy task without making time for more difficult, but ultimately more rewarding, work.


Seductive Interaction Design, Page 174

Given a choice between action and inaction, a limited time to respond increases the likelihood that people will participate.


Never Eat Alone, Page 174

“The best sort of connecting occurs when you can bring together two people from entirely different worlds.”


Winners Never Cheat, Page 174

We all owe a portion of our success to others… and the only way to repay that assistance is by sharing your good fortune.


Absolute Value, Page 174

This is how it often starts: Someone notices that they are in the dark, and they do something about it.