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…the primary incentive for working in a lean system is that the work itself provides positive feedback and a psychological sense of flow.
…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.
When something becomes less available, our freedom to have it is limited, and we experience an increased desire for it.
…while most decisions should be delegated to employees with superior knowledge of local conditions, overall authority… cannot be passed down the line.
The main benefit of optimism is resilience in the face of setbacks.
The days when clubs were only for wealthy white men to consort with people just like themselves are over.
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.
…a ‘brand’ is trust with the customer, trust with the marketplace, or even more boldly, ‘trust monetized.’
…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.









