Quotes

The Inspirational Leader, Page 062

Some people have no people skills, cannot get along with people, cannot speak to people, and believe nothing can happen without them, yet; they are ‘in charge’ and promoted as the leader of the organization.

Ogilvy on Advertising in the Digital Age, Page 062

The danger, always, is of being seen to buy authenticity. It’s not tradeable.

Tiny Habits, Page 62

When you start with the easiest, most motivating thing, you can ladder up naturally to bigger behaviors…

Good Boss, Bad Boss, Page 62

Refusal to accept blame, pointing fingers at others, and wimpy language can help bosses keep their jobs for awhile, but it usually backfires in the long run.

Deep Work, Page 62

Clarity about what matters provides clarity about what does not.

The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Page 062

Nobody takes the losses harder than the person most responsible.

Working Identity, Page 062

Working identity is not just who we are. It is also who we are not. Being able to discard possibilities means we are making progress.

Talent is Overrated, Page 62

If talent means that success is easy or rapid, as most people seem to believe, then something is obviously wrong with a talent-based explanation of high achievement.

First, Break All The Rules, Page 62

The difference between a manager and a leader is more profound than most people think. The company that overlooks this difference will suffer for it.

The Start-up of You, Page 062

Whatever the situation, actions, not plans, generate lessons that help you test your hypothesis against reality. Actions help you discover where you want to go and how to get there.