Quotes

The Lean Startup, Page 266

People should be allowed to find the kinds of jobs…

Influence, Page 266

…information may not have to be censored for us to value it more; it need only be scarce… we will find a piece of information more persuasive if we think we can’t get it elsewhere.

Management, Page 266

The greatest advantage of management by objectives is perhaps that it makes it possible for managers to control their own performance. Self-control means stronger motivation: a desire to do the best rather than do just enough to get by.

Flawless Consulting, Page 266

If we can change the room, and the way we inhabit it, we can also change the institution and the way we inhabit it.

The Enthusiastic Employee, Page 266

…the effectiveness of organizations and worker satisfaction require that, to the extent possible, there be clear and decisive direction from leadership…

Management, Page 266

…if new information technology is abused to impose control on managers from above, it will inflict incalculable harm by demoralizing management and by seriously lowering the effectiveness of managers.

Why We Buy, Page 267

If the only language you speak is English, you’re frankly at a disadvantage.

Flawless Consulting, Page 267

If we cannot say no, our yes has no meaning.

Management, Page 267

Management by objectives and self-control assumes that people want to be responsible, want to contribute, want to achieve… we know that people tend to act as they are expected to act.

Mistakes Were Made (but not by me), Page 267

Once people commit themselves to an opinion… they become less able to accept information that is dissonant with their positions.