Quotes

Grit, Page 263

The magic of culture is that one person’s grit can provide a model for others.

Thinking, Fast and Slow, Page 263

Experts who acknowledge the full extent of their ignorance may expect to be replaced by more confident competitors, who are better able to gain the trust of clients.

ReWork, Page 263

When you write to a specific target you’re a lot more likely to hit the mark.

Getting Things Done, Page 263

Productivity will improve only when individuals increase their operational responsiveness. And in knowledge work, that means clarifying actions on the front end instead of the back.

Lean Thinking, Page 263

…the primary incentive for working in a lean system is that the work itself provides positive feedback and a psychological sense of flow.

Thinking, Fast and Slow, Page 263

…the emotional, cognitive, and social factors that support exaggerated optimism are a heady brew, which sometimes leads people to take risks that they would avoid if they knew the odds.

Influence, Page 263

When something becomes less available, our freedom to have it is limited, and we experience an increased desire for it.

Why Managers Matter, Page 263

…while most decisions should be delegated to employees with superior knowledge of local conditions, overall authority… cannot be passed down the line.

Thinking, Fast and Slow, Page 263

The main benefit of optimism is resilience in the face of setbacks.

Never Eat Alone, Page 263

The days when clubs were only for wealthy white men to consort with people just like themselves are over.