Quotes

Sooner Safer Happier, Page 050

This evolutionary tendency to avoid losses, even to obtain gains, further cements people’s desire to maintain the status quo.

Drive, Page 50

Like all extrinsic motivators, goals narrow our focus. That’s one reason they can be effective; they concentrate the mind. But as we’ve seen, a narrowed focus exacts a cost.

Getting Things Done, Page 50

Review whatever lists, overviews, and orientation maps you need to, as often as you need to, to get their contents off your mind.

It’s the Manager, Page 50

The goal of onboarding should be to introduce foundational elements that employees can build on throughout their career…

Think Like a Champion, Page 050

…while we can’t know everything, we should know as much as we can.

Hidden Potential, Page 050

Learning is more likely when people are reactive and growth oriented. Responding with an eye toward improvement makes people moldable, like clay.

Never Eat Alone, Page 50

…people with a low tolerance for risk, whose behavior is guided by fear, have a low propensity for success.

Courage is Calling, Page 050

Even the all-powerful sometimes find it easier to go along to get along.

Measure What Matters, Page 50

…people need more than milestones for motivation. They are thirsting for meaning, to understand how their goals relate to the mission.

Sooner Safer Happier, Page 050

If old ways of behaving and thinking are used for new ways of working, people will not think for themselves; they will not improve; they will follow orders and wait for the next one.