Quotes

ReWork, Page 196

Trade the dream of overnight success for slow, measured growth. It’s hard, but you have to be patient.

Good Boss, Bad Boss, Page 196

Research… suggests that when a downturn hits, companies that use layoffs last and least recover more quickly and hold a competitive advantage when good times return.

Blink, Page 196

Mind-reading failures happen to all of us. They lie at the root of countless arguments, disagreements, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings.

Managing Up, Page 196

Don’t try to change your boss. Don’t resist who he is. Study his preferences and conform to them whenever possible.

Good Boss, Bad Boss, Page 196

…researchers concluded that although widely used, this ‘binge and purge’ approach is a bad way to control labor costs.

Atomic Habits, Page 196

Making progress is satisfying, and visual measures… provide clear evidence of your progress… they reinforce your behavior and add a little bit of immediate satisfaction…

To Sell is Human, Page 196

When sellers and buyers are evenly matched, pushing for win-lose rarely leads to a win for anyone – and often ends in lose-lose.

The 5 Levels of Leadership, Page 196

Maturity is the ability to think beyond yourself, see things from the perspective of others, and place their needs above your own.

Talent is Overrated, Page 196

Instead of compulsive practice producing high ability, high ability leads to compulsive practice.

The 5 Levels of Leadership, Page 196

The leader is the servant who removes the obstacles that prevent people from doing their jobs. – Max Depree