Quotes

Good Boss, Bad Boss, Page 182

Lousy bosses live in a fantasyland of denial and delusion. They are remarkably adept at inventing excuses for putting off gut-wrenching work. They may talk tough but lack the courage to confront employees…

ReWork, Page 182

Don’t be afraid to show your flaws. Imperfections are real and people respond to real.

Reality is Broken, Page 182

…even playing a very short game together, we are reminded of how much we share with even the strangest of strangers.

Influencer, Page 182

People who are respected and connected can exert an enormous amount of influence over any change effort.

Talent is Overrated, Page 182

…continued deliberate practice enables top performers to maintain skills that would otherwise decline with age…

Think Like a Champion, Page 182

We all have hidden potential, and a good manager will find it.

Influencer, Page 182

It often takes the support of formal leaders and opinion leader – to make it safe for people to embrace am innovation.

Quiet Leadership, Page 182

…the final step to transforming performance is following up with people to help them recognize and therefore further embed the habits they are developing.

Talent is Overrated, Page 182

Just as improved methods of practice have raised standards of performance in virtually every field over time, they are also enabling top performers to continue achieving at high levels for more years than previously thought possible.

Think Like a Champion, Page 182

A good manager will… Look for what he or she likes about the people around them.