Quotes

Leaders Eat Last, Page 278

It is not when things come easily that we appreciate them, but when we have to work hard for them or when they are hard to get that those things have greater value to us.

Never Eat Alone, Page 278

Mentoring is a very deliberate activity that requires people to check their ego at the door, hold back from resenting other people’s success, and consciously strives to build beneficial relationships…

How, Page 278

Leaders stand up for what they envision, and are not afraid to occasionally take center stage. They offer themselves up.

How, Page 278

A self-governing leadership culture allows everyone to take these opportunities to lead, and when you step up and seize the moment, the moment seizes you.

Influence, Page 278

Not only do we want the same item more when it is scarce, but we want it most when we are in competition for it.

How, Page 278

Leadership is ideas put into action.

Influence, Page 278

The thought of losing out to a rival frequently turns a buyer from hesitant to zealous.

Getting Things Done, Page 278

…uncompleted tasks take up room in the mind, which then limits clarity and focus.

Thanks for the Feedback, Page 278

It’s best to have a coach who is well insulated from your compensation and career decisions.

The Art of the Start 2.0, Page 279

…the more an organization welcomes – or even celebrates – criticism, the stronger its bonds to its ecosystem become.