Quotes

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.

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.

Hidden Potential, Page 186

With a team of sponges, the best leader is not the person who talks the most, but the one who listens the most.

On Becoming a Leader, Page 186

If America is to regain its edge, and face and solve its myriad problems, leader – the real thing, not copies – must show the way.

The Rare Find, Page 186

For exceptionally talented souls… long-running gauntlets are thrilling and addictive.

How, Page 186

Reputation – how others think of you – is now more critical to your ability to build long-term sustained success than ever before.