Quotes

Good to Great, Page 1

Good is the enemy of great. And that is one of the key reasons why we have so little that becomes great.

How to Begin, Page 001

Do something that matters. That means being doubly ambitious – for your life, and for the world.

Courage is Calling, Page 001

It’s impossible to beat an enemy you do not understand, and fear – in all its forms, from terror to apathy to hatred to playing it small – is the enemy of courage.

The Speed of Trust, Page 1

Trust impacts us 24/7, 365 days a year. It undergirds and affects the quality of every relationship, every communication, every work project, every business venture, every effort in which we are engaged.

Willpower, Page 1

When psychologists isolate the personal qualities that predict ‘positive outcomes’ in life, they consistently find two traits: intelligence and self-control.

How to Begin, Page 002

No matter who you are, no matter how much privilege you do or do not have, you can find a way to give more to the world than you take.

The Speed of Trust, Page 2

…trust is not some soft, illusive quality that you either have or you don’t; rather, trust is a pragmatic, tangible, actionable asset that you can create…

The Progress Principle, Page 002

…the secret to amazing performance is empowering talented people to succeed at meaningful work.

Decisive, Page 2

…we are quick to jump to conclusions because we give too much weight to the information that’s right in front of us, while failing to consider the information that’s just offstage.

The Speed of Trust, Page 2

…[trust] is the key leadership competency of the new global economy.