Quotes

A Game Plan for Life, Page 061

…the best leaders are usually humble leaders because they gain loyalty through respect rather than bravado.

The No Asshole Rule, Page 61

Writing, displaying, and repeating words about treating people with respect, but allowing or encouraging the opposite behavior, is worse than useless.

A Whole New Mind, Page 061

We must perform work that overseas knowledge workers can’t do cheaper, that computers can’t do faster, and that satisfies the aesthetic, emotional, and spiritual demands of a prosperous time.

Out of Our Minds, Page 061

The curricula of most school systems seem to divide into two broad groups: the useful disciplines and the useless ones.

Winners Never Cheat, Page 61

Leaders must show affection and concern for those under their responsibility.

Mistakes Were Made (but not by me), Page 061

Blind spots enhance our pride and activate our prejudices.

The Rare Find, Page 61

…it’s customary to draw up a list of all the desired traits that a winning candidate should have… these specifications sometimes become so long and lofty that they verge on absurdity.

A Game Plan for Life, Page 061

Mentoring is never about the mentor; it’s always about the mentee.

How to Be Happy at Work, Page 61

When work is a calling, our passion motivates us from the inside out.

Heart, Smarts, Guts, and Luck, Page 061

By making a caring, emotional connection, the best leaders go beyond good listening.