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Grit, Page 246

…the more elite the team, the fiercer the desire of those already on the team to keep those standards high.


Getting Things Done, Page 246

…when you really take on the responsibility to capture and track what’s on your mind, you’ll think twice about making commitments internally that you don’t really need or want to make.


Leaders Eat Last, Page 246

…the experiences we have during our formative years shape us into who we are, not just as individuals, but as a collective, too.


The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working, Page 246

Risky as it sometimes feels, we typically feel better about ourselves when we’re serving something beyond our self-interest.


Courage is Calling, Page 246

When we decline to get involved, to risk ourselves or our reputations, we have to understand that it is not just our own careers or life at stake.


The Rock Crusher, Page 246

Coordination delays will rapidly negate the potential additional productivity of adding more individuals.


Lost and Founder, Page 246

When we’re freed from the mythology that we control outcomes and asked instead to concentrate on behaviors, we have a powerful tool to fight against negativity and anxiety.


The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working, Page 246

Reciprocity, like generosity, ultimately serves our survival better than selfishness. It builds trust, deepens relationships, and reinforces values that serve the greater good.


The Lean Startup, Page 246

One thing that is nice about NPS (Net Promoter Score) is that it is very stable over time. Since it is measuring customer satisfaction, it is not subject to minor fluctuations…


The Rock Crusher, Page 246

Brooks’ Law has not changed: Adding people to a late project will only make it later.