Quotes

Radical Candor, Page 025

Fortunately, the ‘asshole or incompetent’ thing is a false dichotomy: you don’t have to choose between those two extremes.

Overwhelmed, Page 25

When women began working in a man’s world, their lives changed completely.

The Progress Principle, Page 025

If people do not perceive that they and their work are valued by a trustworthy organization, if they derive no pride or happiness from their work, they will have little drive to dig into a project.

Unapologetically Ambitious, Page 025

Whether you’re nine years old or sixty-five, the reality is that most of us aren’t strong enough to face all of life’s challenges on our own.

Feel the Fear… and Do It Anyway, Page 25

…the secret to handling fear is to move yourself from a position of pain to a position of power.

The Inspirational Leader, Page 025

As a leader, your influence can change the trajectory of someone’s life, professionally as well as personally.

Getting to Yes, Page 25

The ability to see the situation as the other sides sees it, as difficult as it may be, is one of the most important skills a negotiator can possess.

Empowered, Page 025

Especially for teams that depend on true innovation, team co-location is a significant advantage.

Overwhelmed, Page 25

…until attitudes [about working women], however unconscious, catch up with the way we really live our lives, the overwhelm will swirl on.

Unapologetically Ambitious, Page 025

At each stage of our lives and careers, we are going to need help from people who believe in us and want us to succeed.