Quotes

Amp It Up, Page 052

Folks prefer narratives that make them feel safe, however removed from reality those narratives might be. Intellectual honesty is a frequent casualty in business.

Stumbling on Happiness, Page 052

…all claims of happiness are claims from someone’s point of view – from the perspective of a single human being whose unique collection of past experiences serves as a context, a lens, a background for her evaluation of her current experience.

The Enthusiastic Employee, Page 52

…enthusiasm… is employees feeling that they work for a great company, one to which they willingly devote time and energy beyond what they are being paid for…

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, Page 52

The only sure thing that comes out of passing judgment on people’s efforts to help is that they won’t help us again.

Lost and Founder, Page 052

Entrepreneurs start out doing what they love. Not because it makes sense, or because it’s a great market, but because they cannot imagine themselves doing (or eating) anything else.

Lean Thinking, Page 052

…it’s hard for most managers to even see the flow of value and, therefore, to grasp the value of flow.

Fierce Conversations, Page 52

The corporate would reflects shared values.

The Enthusiastic Employee, Page 52

A great company for employees is one that largely meets all of their needs for equity, achievement, and camaraderie.

Winners Never Cheat, Page 52

There are basically three kinds of people: the unsuccessful, the temporarily successful, and those who become and remain successful. The difference… is character.

Think Again, Page 52

…confidence can make us complacent. If we never worry about letting other people down, we’re more likely to actually do so.