Quotes

How Big Things Get Done, Page 032

For us to be so consistently wrong, we must consistently ignore experience. And we do, for various reasons.

Management, Page 032

The perpetuation of a business is a central entrepreneurial task – and ability to do so may well be the most definitive test of a management.

Denial, Page 032

Even in today’s multitasking world, paying attention to everything is impossible, so we are constantly making unconscious choices about what to notice.

Why Managers Matter, Page 032

…the kernel of truth in the bossless company narrative is that sometimes peer organization and peer monitoring beats supervision by middle managers.

Good Work, Page 032

…when the function of the domain becomes perverted, the profession loses much of its social mandate and its members become demoralized.

Little Bets, Page 032

In almost any attempt to create, failure, and often a good deal of it, is to be expected.

Overwhelmed, Page 32

…in carefully looking at what fathers are actually doing… a time study of Australian parents [found] that fathers are still largely the ‘fun’ parent.

From Paycheck to Purpose, Page 32

Invite feedback from every angle and work to keep an open mind as you’re receiving others’ input.

Reality is Broken, Page 32

As long as we feel capable of meeting the challenge, we report being highly motivated, extremely interested, and positively engaged by stressful situations.

Never Split the Difference, Page 32

When we radiate warmth and acceptance, conversations just seem to flow. When we enter a room with a level of comfort and enthusiasm, we attract people toward us.