Quotes

Drive, Page 20

People have other, higher drives… And these drives could benefit businesses if managers and business leaders respected them.

On Becoming a Leader, Page 020

The first step in becoming a leader, then, is to recognize the context for what it is – a breaker, not a maker; a trap, not a launching pad; an end, not a beginning – and declare your independence.

The Power of Habit, Page 20

…if we can take control of the habit loop – we can force those bad tendencies into the background…

CrazyBusy, Page 020

If none of what you are doing requires your full attention, it is fine to multitask. Just be aware that you make mistakes, miss key bits of information, be impolite, and fail to produce your best work.

Quiet Leadership, Page 20

Becoming more conscious of the way we move through the world is a critical first step to fulfilling our potential in any domain.

The Lean Startup, Page 20

…the Lean Startup is a new way of looking at the development of innovative new products that emphasizes fast iteration and customer insight, a huge vision, and great ambition, all at the same time.

ReWork, Page 020

Working without a plan may seem scary. But blindly following a plan that has no relationship with reality is even scarier.

The Effective Manager, Page 20

If you want high performance, you’re going to have to talk about it with your directs. It matters more than anything else, other than your relationship with them.

Average is Over, Page 20

Machines do not put us out of work, as eventually machines create new jobs just as they destroy old ones.

Unapologetically Ambitious, Page 020

If you allow life’s injustices to define you, they will. But if you choose to define yourself, to believe in yourself and align yourself with others who believe in you, you will find a way to live the life you want.