Quotes

Management, Page 239

…a manager is someone who takes responsibility for, and contributes to, the final results of the enterprise, the job should always embody the maximum challenge, carry the maximum responsibility, and make the maximum contribution.

Emotional Intelligence 2.0, Page 239

With practice, anyone can – and many people do – become more skilled at picking up on emotions and managing them.

The Speed of Trust, Page 239

An enterprise that is at war with itself [misaligned] will not have the strength or focus to survive and thrive in today’s competitive environment. – John O. Whitney

The 5 Levels of Leadership, Page 239

Every organization for which people work is a trust. If you’re the leader, you cannot make decisions with only you and your personal interests in mind.

The 5 Levels of Leadership, Page 239

People who reach the top of their field are always in danger of thinking they have nothing left to learn. If that happens to you, it’s the beginning of the end.

Willpower, Page 239

…people with high self-control consistently report less stress in their lives. They use their self-control not to get through crises but to avoid them.

The Rare Find, Page 239

The great unexpected discoveries happen only if assessors are willing to suspend their skepticism at first, so that the underdogs get a chance to show a spark of promise.

Quit, Page 239

Unlesses can get us out from under the forces that will keep us playing in the short run, chasing a win, and align our behavior more closely with our long-term best interests.

The 5 Levels of Leadership, Page 239

You can never arrive – you can only strive to get better. That is the mind-set you must bring to every day of your leadership.

Atomic Habits, Page 239

Habits create the foundation for mastery.