Quotes

A World Without Email, Page 186

Take the time to build the protocol that has the best average cost, even if it’s not the most natural option in the moment, as the long-term performance gains can be substantial.

The Rare Find, Page 186

High achievers’ desire to make a mark in the world is so intense that it usually trumps every other motivator.

Good Boss, Bad Boss, Page 186

The best bosses know it is better to give people explanations they dislike than no explanation at all.

Quit, Page 186

…even if optimism helps you in that situation, there must be limits to how much it helps.

Quit, Page 186

If it’s a twenty-foot leap, there’s no way you’re better off with optimism than with a realistic calibration of your confidence.

The Rare Find, Page 187

Great talent is no substitute for the right talent. Glistening résumés have been caught up in some of the bitterest leadership failures.

Leaders Eat Last, Page 187

To be a true leader, to engender deep trust and loyalty, starts with telling the truth.

Quit, Page 187

Optimism unchecked by realism prevents you from quitting when you ought to walk away.

The Rare Find, Page 187

…the more prominent a talent hunt may be, the easier it is for selectors to lose track of what they really need.

Thanks for the Feedback, Page 187

So, while simple labels help orient us in the world, they don’t hold up well against the complexity of the world.