Quotes

Grit, Page 25

The ‘naturalness bias’ is a hidden prejudice against those who’ve achieved what they have because they worked for it, and a hidden preference for those whom we think arrived at their place in life because they’re naturally talented.

Courage is Calling, Page 025

The night is dark and full of terrors. We face many enemies in life. But you have to understand: They are not nearly as formidable as your mind makes you think.

How the Mighty Fall, Page 025

The evidence simply does not support the notion that all companies must inevitably succumb to demise and disintegration, at least not within a 100-year time frame.

Radical Candor, Page 025

When you criticize someone without taking even two seconds to show you care, your guidance feels obnoxiously aggressive to the recipient.

The Inspirational Leader, Page 025

…finding people with leadership potential is much more complicated than finding people who are good managers… – John Kotter

Accelerate, Page 25

The game is about vision, opportunity, agility, inspired action, passion, innovation, and celebration – not just project management…

Built to Sell, Page 025

When you have a product, people expect to pay for it in advance… We’re used to paying for products up front and services after they have been rendered.

Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It, Page 025

Beliefs about work have been formed over generations and now they’re so ingrained that people don’t even question them.

Dare to Forgive, Page 025

Ironically, when we forgive, the slave we free is ourselves. We free ourselves from being slaves to our own hatred.

Tribes, Page 025

The new tools and technologies available to groups are transforming what it means to think of tribal communication. Smart leaders are grabbing those tools and putting them to work.