Quotes

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.

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.

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.

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.

Good Work, Page 032

When the flow potential of a domain is exhausted, the risk is that members of the field will become bored and retreat into a rigid orthodoxy in an attempt to protect the relevance of their contribution.

The Inspirational Leader, Page 032

Contrary to what managers usually do, [good managers] develop each employee individually, with full credibility.

The Peter Principle, Page 32

Competence, like truth, beauty and contact lenses, is in the eye of the beholder.

The No Asshole Rule, Page 32

It takes numerous encounters with positive people to offset the energy and happiness sapped by a single episode with one asshole.