Quotes

How the Mighty Fall, Page 028

When an organization grows beyond its ability to fill its key seats with the right people, it has set itself up for a fall.

Think Again, Page 28

Scientific thinking favors humility over pride, doubt over certainty, curiosity over closure.

Leading the Unleadable, Page 28

Constructive conflict builds on ideas and will actually build more trust between people. Constructive conflict creates energy, passion, and greater belief in the team.

The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working, Page 028

By embracing our own opposites and getting comfortable with our contradictions, we build richer, deeper lives.

The Lean Startup, Page 28

…the broadest definition of product… encompasses any source of value for the people who become customers.

Good Boss, Bad Boss, Page 28

The best bosses realize that when they focus on the little things, the big things take care of themselves.

Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It, Page 028

The game becomes looking busy instead of working hard and solving problems and contributing. It’s a game no one wins.

Think Again, Page 28

When we shift out of scientist mode, the rethinking cycle breaks down, giving way to an overconfidence cycle.

Start With No, Page 29

When emotions run hot and heavy in negotiations, the high-pitched voice is a sure sign of need. The rushed delivery is another sure sign.

Feel the Fear… and Do It Anyway, Page 29

…you can drop an awful lot of excess baggage if you learn to play with life instead of fight it.