Quotes

Focus, Page 56

Selecting one sharp focus requires inhibiting a multitude of others… That takes cognitive effort.

Working Identity, Page 056

When a relationship with a mentor deteriorates, or irreconcilable differences with our superiors arise, we experience more than mere disillusionment; our images of possible futures also change.

The Inspirational Leader, Page 056

Followers who fear their leaders are unlikely to challenge what their leaders say or think…

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Sense of Urgency, Page 56

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