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A World Without Email, Page 194

There’s great advantage for those organizations willing to end the reign of unstructured workflow and replace it with something designed from scratch with the specific goal of maximizing value production and employee satisfaction.


A Sense of Urgency, Page 194

Never forget, furious activity and running and meeting and slick presentation are not a sign of true urgency.


Fierce Conversations, Page 194

In the business world, confrontation, criticism, and even anger are more socially acceptable than expressions of appreciation.


When, Page 194

Coordinating with others also makes us do good – and doing good enhances synchronization.


Dare to Forgive, Page 194

Beware of the word ‘justice’ outside of a courtroom. It is a cover for many less noble words, such as vengeance, selfishness, pride, fear and prejudice.


Toxic Positivity, Page 194

Once you accept that you are a human being and you’re not going to be perfect or set that expectations for yourself, things get a whole lot easier.


Talent is Overrated, Page 194

…most organizations seem to be managed brilliantly for preventing people from performing at high levels.


On Becoming a Leader, Page 194

Leaders expect the best of the people around them. Leaders know that the people around them change and grow. If you expect great things, your associates will give them to you.


Unreasonable Hospitality, Page 194

There is no better way for a leader to figure out why an idea isn’t working – or how it can work better – than to walk a mile in the shoes of the people you’ve charged with implementing the idea.


Toxic Positivity, Page 194

People are [also] more highly motivated to assign blame or punish someone when the harmful act is viewed as intentional.