Quotes

Deep Work, Page 255

It should comfort you to realize that… people are quick to adjust their expectations to the specifics of your communication habits.

Switch, Page 255

…a change effort that initially feels unwelcome and foreign will gradually be perceived more favorably as people grow accustomed to it.

Range, Page 255

In decision making, [ambiguity] can broaden an organization’s toolbox in a way that is uniquely valuable.

Switch, Page 255

…at some point inertia will shift from resisting change to supporting it. Small changes can snowball to big changes.

Average is Over, Page 255

Most American voters are fairly moderate, disillusioned with both political parties, and looking for someone who can fill the proverbial niche of ‘getting something done’…

Grit, Page 255

…talent is common; what you invest to develop that talent is the critical final measure of greatness. – Anson Dorrance

Why Managers Matter, Page 255

…when managers delegate authority, they need to do so carefully and sincerely if they are to foster the kind of trust that makes a hierarchy work.

Switch, Page 255

When change works it tends to follow a pattern. The people who change have clear direction, ample motivation, and a supportive environment.

Never Eat Alone, Page 255

If you want to meet the movers and shakers directly, you have to become a joiner. It’s amazing how accessible people are when we meet them at events that speak to their interests. 255

Focus, Page 255

…there’s a hidden ingredient in any true solution: enhancing our attention and understanding – in ourselves, in others, in our communities and societies.