Quotes

How, Page 23

Success depends on how people of diverse backgrounds and skills communicate with and complement one another.

Built to Sell, Page 023

When people are the main assets of the business – and they can come and go every night – the business will not be worth very much.

Blue Ocean Strategy, Page 023

In the absence of analytics, executives cannot be expected to act on the call to break out of existing competition.

Thinking, Fast and Slow, Page 023

It is the mark of effortful activities that they interfere with each other, which is why it is difficult or impossible to conduct several at once.

The No Asshole Rule, Page 23

…the lion’s share of bullying and psychological abuse is within gender…

Distracted, Page 023

…without strong skills of attention, we are buffeted by the world and hindered in our capacity to grow and even to enjoy life.

Lost and Founder, Page 023

Transparency is making the choice to reveal even the most uncomfortable truths with relentless candor.

Getting to Yes, Page 23

Dealing with a substantive problem and maintaining a good working relationship need not be conflicting goals if the parties are committed and psychologically prepared to treat each separately on its own legitimate merits.

Grit, Page 23

…why do we assume that it is our talent, rather than our effort, that will decide where we end up in the long run?

Empowered, Page 023

…experience teams are most empowered when they are given as much end-to-end responsibility as possible.