Quotes

Talent is Overrated, Page 69

High repetition is the most important difference between deliberate practice of a task and performing the task for real, when it counts.

The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working, Page 069

We derive recovery not only by literally stopping whatever it is we’re doing, but also by simply changing channels.

The Inspirational Leader, Page 069

What separates good leaders from great inspirational leaders is their ability to build a leadership culture throughout their organization that cultivates great leaders.

Focus, Page 69

Self-awareness seems to diminish with promotions up the organization’s ladder.

The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working, Page 069

Building intermittent breaks into the workday is not only counterintuitive, it’s also countercultural in the vast majority of organizations.

Unreasonable Hospitality, Page 070

…every person on the team should be hearing more about what they did well than what they could do better, or they’re going to feel deflated and unmotivated.

Out of Our Minds, Page 070

Few employees trust employers to provide useful opportunities for professional development.

Talent is Overrated, Page 70

You can work on technique all you like, but if you can’t use the effects, two things will happen: You won’t get any better, and you’ll stop caring.

Ditch the Pitch, Page 070

Your goal, at every moment, is to advance the conversation, and at the same time advance your relationship.

On Becoming a Leader, Page 070

…people in business who simply accept conventional wisdom may reach the top of a bureaucratic organization, but they will never use their particular talents to their fullest.