Quotes

Blue Ocean Strategy, Page 184

…traditional incentives of power and money – carrots and sticks – help. But they fall short of inspiring human behavior that goes beyond outcome-driven self-interest.

The Messy Middle, Page 184

Ambiguity kills great ideas, and great leaders kill ambiguity.

A World Without Email, Page 184

Whether implicit or formal, many office activities are structured by some manner of rules.

Toxic Positivity, Page 184

Radical acceptance acknowledges that pain is an unavoidable part of life and that fighting back against this suffering typically leads to more suffering.

Quit, Page 184

There is no longer honor in spending every last bit of investor money pursuing an endeavor that’s failing. Returning capital to investors is the responsible choice under those circumstances and demonstrates the ability to make the hard decision when it’s the right thing to do.

Thanks for the Feedback, Page 184

Identity is the story we tell ourselves about ourselves – what we’re like, what we stand for, what we’re good at, what we’re capable of.

The Progress Paradox, Page 184

Fixation on self-esteem may, in the end, only cause us to go looking for things to become upset about.

Leaders Eat Last, Page 184

The more energy is transferred from the top… to those who are actually doing the job… the more powerful the organization and the more powerful the leader.

Slow Productivity, Page 184

Your taste can guide you toward the best work you’re capable of producing at the moment, but it can also fuel a sense of disappointment in the final result.

First, Break All The Rules, Page 184

No one possesses all of the talents needed to excel in a particular role. Each of us is a couple of talent cards short of a full deck.