Quotes

Quit, Page 56

If you are in a situation that carries with it a negative expected value, by all means quit. But keep going when you have a positive expected value.

Getting to Yes, Page 56

Often the wisest solutions, those that produce the maximum gain for you at the minimum cost to the other side, are produced only by strongly advocating your interests.

The Element, Page 56

…intelligence and creativity are blood relatives.

Management, Page 056

…[knowledge workers] have moved several steps beyond traditional workers, who used to expect to be told what to do… Knowledge workers, in contrast, expect to make the decisions in their own area.

Drive, Page 56

Many times a concentrated focus makes sense… But in less dramatic circumstances, fixating on an immediate reward can damage performance over time.

ReWork, Page 056

…every business, new or old, is governed by the same set of market forces and economic rules. Revenue in, expenses out. Turn a profit or wind up gone.

Leading the Unleadable, Page 56

When you do hear about trouble, first ask what the person is doing about it. Then ask for suggestions on how you can help.

The Inspirational Leader, Page 056

…fake leaders neither genuinely seek nor truly accept the input of their team. Instead, they control information and resources and use their power to keep followers in a subservient position.

168 Hours, Page 56

Harsh as this sounds, if you’re not in the right job – a job that is moving toward where you want to be in life – then you’re wasting almost all the time you’re spending at work.

A Sense of Urgency, Page 56

Great leaders understand… that historical success tends to… reinforce a feeling of contentment with the status quo.