Quotes

Leading the Unleadable, Page 186

…exceptional leaders know what they expect, and they let the leaders they lead know what those expectations are.

On Becoming a Leader, Page 186

The leaders of the future will be those who take the next step – to change the culture.

The Art of Possibility, Page 186

Traditional methods of resolving conflict, all of the I/You approaches, tend to increase the level of discord because they attempt to satisfy the dichotomous positions people take, rather than providing the means for people to broaden their desires.

Hidden Potential, Page 186

…when teams are proactive, bringing many ideas and suggestions to the table, it [is] introverts who [lead] them to achieve greater things.

Nudge, Page 186

Even a good idea can be killed by a bad label.

Talent is Overrated, Page 186

…deliberate practice is hard. It’s so hard that no one can do it without the benefit of passion, a truly extraordinary drive.

The Rare Find, Page 186

…benchmark organizations hardly ever coddle their stars. Instead, they set huge goals and run the hardest auditions.

Think Like a Champion, Page 186

Passion gives a resiliency that is necessary to achieve great things.

Ogilvy on Advertising in the Digital Age, Page 186

Social psychology teaches us that shoppers indulge in ‘thin-slicing’ – screening out most information, and retaining thin slices of important information kindled by cues, along with a set of pre-programmed rules.

Playing Big, Page 186

…pauses between sentences connote confidence. They give you time to breathe so you can stay centered and so your breath can infuse your voice with more strength and volume.