Quotes

Average is Over, Page 258

…the high status of the wealthy in America, or for that matter the high status of celebrities, bothers our intellectual class most.

Mistakes Were Made (but not by me), Page 258

…personality difference have nothing to do with it. Sweet, kind people are as likely as crabby ones to be victims or perpetrators and to justify themselves accordingly.

Grit, Page 258

The origin of great leadership begins with the respect of the commander for his subordinates.

Why Managers Matter, Page 258

The larger and more complex the organization, the greater the likelihood of conflict.

Thanks for the Feedback, Page 258

Our capacity to attend to change is a limited resource. Hence, less is more (more or less).

Average is Over, Page 259

One day soon we will look back and see that we produced two nations, a fantastically successful nation, working in the technologically dynamic sectors, and everyone else. Average is over.

Never Eat Alone, Page 259

People are always hungry to congregate with other people with similar interests, to make a difference in their communities, and to create an environment that makes it easier to do business.

Inspired, Page 259

…qualitative testing of your product ideas with real users and customers is probably the single most important discovery activity for you and your product team.

First, Break All The Rules, Page 259

…your immediate manager is a very important partner. If you are cursed with a truly bad one, then you will never see the best of you. No matter how much you enjoy the job itself, get out, fast. You deserve better.

Influence, Page 259

The tendency to fight for every liberty and against every restriction might be best understood… as a quest for information.