Quotes

Overwhelmed, Page 57

When we’re feeling stressed… brain scan studies are finding, the amygdala flicks on like a lightbulb… We become emotional angry, and frustrated.

What if it Does Work Out?, Page 057

Getting started now just means that you arrive at your destination sooner.

Leaders Eat Last, Page 57

We all want to feel valuable for the effort we put forth for the good of others in the group or the group itself.

The Start-up of You, Page 057

Winning careers, like winning start-ups, are in permanent beta: always a work in progress.

Reality is Broken, Page 57

…to be truly satisfied, we have to be able to finish our work as clearly as we started it.

Quiet Leadership, Page 57

…the right kind of stretch brings growth, and in growth there is aliveness, engagement, and passion, qualities that are necessary for achieving great performance in any role.

Think Again, Page 57

The goal is not to be wrong more often. It’s to recognize that we’re all wrong more often than we’d like to admit, and the more we deny it, the deeper the hole we dig for ourselves.

Hidden Potential, Page 057

There’s nothing wrong with taking criticism personally. Taking it personally shows you’re taking it seriously. Getting upset isn’t a mark of weakness or even defensiveness – as long as your ego doesn’t stand in the way of your learning.

The Advantage, Page 57

To hold someone accountable is to care about them enough to risk having them blame you for pointing out their deficiencies.

The 5 Levels of Leadership, Page 057

Leadership doesn’t have to be lonely. People who feel lonely have created a situation that makes them feel that way.