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Lean Thinking, Page 263

…the primary incentive for working in a lean system is that the work itself provides positive feedback and a psychological sense of flow.


Thinking, Fast and Slow, Page 263

…the emotional, cognitive, and social factors that support exaggerated optimism are a heady brew, which sometimes leads people to take risks that they would avoid if they knew the odds.


Influence, Page 263

When something becomes less available, our freedom to have it is limited, and we experience an increased desire for it.


Why Managers Matter, Page 263

…while most decisions should be delegated to employees with superior knowledge of local conditions, overall authority… cannot be passed down the line.


Thinking, Fast and Slow, Page 263

The main benefit of optimism is resilience in the face of setbacks.


Never Eat Alone, Page 263

The days when clubs were only for wealthy white men to consort with people just like themselves are over.


Management, Page 263

To obtain balanced efforts, the objectives of all managers on all levels and in all areas should also be keyed to both short-range and long-range considerations.


The Speed of Trust, Page 263

…a ‘brand’ is trust with the customer, trust with the marketplace, or even more boldly, ‘trust monetized.’


The Enthusiastic Employee, Page 263

…most people would prefer to operate with considerable autonomy, ignore the paperwork, and be able to rely on the cooperation of other units to effectively perform their job. That’s not news.


Flawless Consulting, Page 263

Anxiety is a natural state, best handled in the light of day.