Quotes

Managing Up, Page 197

Managing is hard work. Few managers ever get feedback on their managing… everyone appreciates a little professional kind word or compliment now and then.

Atomic Habits, Page 197

Research has shown that people who track their progress on goals… are all more likely to improve than those who don’t.

The Practical Agilist Guidebook, Page 197

Communicating the vision is crucial to the team understanding the why behind the work.

Distracted, Page 197

This physical fusion with the machine empowers us and yet risks narrowing us in ways that may be hard to imagine.

Talent is Overrated, Page 197

…most don’t maintain the intensely focused daily work for the many years necessary to achieve at the highest levels. Whatever they bring into this world, it seems to be a start that shines brilliantly for a time and then usually fades.

Atomic Habits, Page 197

The mere act of tracking a behavior can spark the urge to change it.

Thanks for the Feedback, Page 197

A growth identity is not about whether you get terrific or troubling feedback. It’s about how you hold whatever you get.

Courage is Calling, Page 197

The opposite of fear is love. Love for one another. Love for ideas. Love for your country. Love for the vulnerable and the weak. Love for the next generation. Love for all.

Getting Things Done, Page 198

We are naturally creative beings, invested in our existence to live, grow, express, and expand.

Sooner Safer Happier, Page 198

Aim to get the thinnest vertical slice of real value in the hands of real customers. This de-risks delivery and maximizes learning, providing fast feedback on strategic bets.