Quotes

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.

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.

Reset, Page 186

In situations where we want to see quick improvement, we often have the instinct to take more control… But that’s exactly the wrong approach….

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.

Quit, Page 187

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

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.

Reset, Page 187

People do want to drive. But they also want guardrails and a safety net…

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.