Quotes

The Enthusiastic Employee, Page 235

The companies that generate employee enthusiasm are those that go beyond… and, in effect, act as true advocates for their stakeholders’ interests.

Grit, Page 235

…all that energy, drive, and commitment – all that grit – that was developed through athletics can almost always be transferred to something else. – Bill Fitzsimmons

Good Boss, Bad Boss, Page 235

When you face an onslaught of mean-spirited creeps, practicing the art of indifference can protect your followers and loved ones from the ugliest part of yourself.

Focus, Page 235

The singular focusing ability that allows systems…

Overwhelmed, Page 235

…people the world over describe their lives as an overwhelming, crazed, and often punishing grind. They say they yearn for nothing more than time for joy. Time to play.

Distracted, Page 235

With splintered focus, we’re cultivating a culture of distraction and detachment.

Getting Things Done, Page 235

We tend to think differently when we express with different equipment, and many people find that writing and drawing by hand unwraps a broader palette of ideas.

Never Eat Alone, Page 235

Buzz… needs a situation, a pivotal moment, an inside scoop, a crazy giveaway – something that will get the crowd whispering.

Distracted, Page 235

We are eroding attention – the most crucial building block of wisdom, memory, and ultimately the key to societal progress.

Playing Big, Page 235

A host of studies has shown that our behavior is dramatically impacted by what is set up as the default mode – what we do automatically.