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Decisive, Page 231

…tripwires allow us the certainty of committing to a course of action, even a risky one, while minimizing the costs of overconfidence.


Influencer, Page 231

Don’t wait until people achieve phenomenal results. Instead, reward small improvement in behavior.


Emotional Agility, Page 231

Only when kids are properly guided toward learning and trusting their own values can they discover their whys and want-to-motivations – the ones that lead to genuine thriving.


The Rock Crusher, Page 231

Long-term outcomes depend on healthy teams working at a sustainable pace in a psychologically safe environment that enables innovation and creativity.


Mistakes Were Made (but not by me), Page 231

Successful partners extend to each other the same self-forgiving ways of thinking we extend to ourselves: They forgive each other’s missteps as being due to the situation but give each other credit for the thoughtful and loving things they do.


Quit, Page 231

Finish lines are funny things. You either reach them or you don’t. You either succeed or you fail. There is no in between. Progress along the way matters very little.


The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Page 231

To become elite at giving feedback, you must elevate yourself beyond a basic technique like the shit sandwich.


Influencer, Page 231

When polled, employees reveal that their number one complaint is that they aren’t recognized for their notable performances.


Start With No, Page 231

A great exercise is to sit down and think about a ‘typical’ negotiation in your field – if there is such a thing – and draw up a list of wants along the way.


Fierce Conversations, Page 231

Clamming up and refusing to talk… reflects a decision to protect yourself at all costs…