Quotes

Unapologetically Ambitious, Page 220

More often than not, risk precedes success – the boldness of saying what you want, the vulnerability of asking for what you need to get there, and the audacity to push in when you have a chance.

The Making of a Manager, Page 220

When people don’t know you well and see that you’re in a position of authority, they’re less likely to tell you the ugly truth or challenge you when they think you’re wrong, even if you’d like them to.

The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Page 220

Truly great leaders create an environment where the employees feel that the CEO cares more about the employees than she cares about herself.

Average is Over, Page 220

When it comes to the relationship of the intelligent citizen with science, we will increasingly become doers and participants rather than comprehending observers.

Courage is Calling, Page 220

You can be the one who says the truths that need to be said – to power, to the world, to a friend.

Give and Take, Page 220

If a group develops a norm of giving, members will uphold the norm and give, even if they’re more inclined to be takers or matchers elsewhere.

Thinking, Fast and Slow, Page 220

…errors of prediction are inevitable because the world is unpredictable.

Unreasonable Hospitality, Page 220

…the biggest, scariest, most impossible-seeming accomplishments start with a simple commitment to do them.

The Rare Find, Page 220

A recent study… found that bosses brought in from outside performed significantly worse than internal hires.

Getting Things Done, Page 220

Taking the inventory of your current work at all levels will automatically produce greater focus, alignment, and sense of priorities.