Quotes

Never Eat Alone, Page 285

It’s not enough simply to reach out to others; instead, we all must be vigilant that our efforts to bring people together are in line with our efforts, in part, to make the world a better place.

Management, Page 285

One has got to face up to a very simple, very brutal, very harsh rule – one starves the problems and one feeds the opportunities.

Never Eat Alone, Page 285

…when you’re driven by principles, there are always sacrifices involved. But your determination to connect with others should never come at the expense of your values.

Influence, Page 285

The joy is not in the experiencing of a scarce commodity but in the possessing of it. It is important that we not confuse the two.

The Effective Executive, Page 285

A great teacher can change your life in thirty seconds.

Influence, Page 285

…it is vital to remember that scarce things do not taste or feel or sound or ride or work any better because of their limited availability.

Mistakes Were Made (but not by me), Page 285

People will pursue self-destructive courses of action to protect the wisdom of their initial decisions.

Leaders Eat Last, Page 286

Leadership is not a license to do less; it is a responsibility to do more. And that’s the trouble. Leadership takes work. It takes time and energy. The effects are not always easily measure and they are not always immediate.

Range, Page 286

…companies do their most impactful work in a crisis, because the disciplinary boundaries fly out the window.

The Speed of Trust, Page 286

To inspire trust is to create the foundation upon which all truly successful enterprises – and relationships – stand.