Quotes

Hidden Potential, Page 049

Absorptive capacity is the ability to recognize, value, assimilate, and apply new information.

Nudge, Page 049

In economics (and in ordinary life), a basic principle is that you can never be made worse off by having more options, because you can always turn them down.

So Good They Can’t Ignore You, Page 049

You need to get good in order to get good things in your working life, and the craftsman mindset is focused on achieving exactly this goal.

The Infinite Game, Page 049

…a written statement… dramatically increases the chances that the Cause will survive to guide and inspire future generations beyond the founders and those who knew the founders.

The Making of a Manager, Page 049

One of the biggest mistakes new bosses make is thinking they need to jump in and exert their opinions right away to show that they are capable.

Drive, Page 49

When used improperly, extrinsic motivators can have another unintended collateral consequence: They can give us more of what we don’t want.

Grit, Page 49

Eighty percent of success in life is showing up. – Woody Allen

Little Bets, Page 049

Redefining problems and failures as opportunities focuses our attention on insights to be gained rather than worrying about the risks we’re taking.

Hidden Potential, Page 049

Being reactive and ego driven is a surefire way to short-circuit learning. It traps people in a protective bubble.

Traction, Page 49

Decide what business you are in, and be in that business.