Quotes

CrazyBusy, Page 078

…for the requests that stream in from everywhere, the best antidote is a blockade. Don’t let them reach you. What you haven’t heard you can’t feel guilty about not doing.

It’s the Manager, Page 78

…using traditional performance management systems… leads to unclear and misaligned expectations, ineffective and infrequent feedback, and unfair or missing evaluation practices.

Give and Take, Page 78

Just as matchers grant a bonus to givers in collaboration, they impose a tax on takers.

The Self-Employment Survival Guide, Page 078

…if you’re going to be self-employed, you need to be aware that no matter how close you’ve been to their organization or how long you’ve worked together… you may feel like you’re family, but you’re really not.

How to Be Happy at Work, Page 78

Doing meaningful work is rewarding in itself, and we are willing to do more work for less pay when we feel our work has some sort of purpose, no matter how small.

Start With No, Page 78

Another problem with concentrating on money and power as a mission and purpose is that you’re scorekeeping, and scorekeeping means you’re thinking about results over which you have no real control.

Heart, Smarts, Guts, and Luck, Page 078

Inaction almost always leads to failure, while making a decision promises at the very least the possibility of a positive outcome.

The Speed of Trust, Page 79

…caring actually leads to better performance.

Leaders Eat Last, Page 79

In our capitalist society, conspicuous displays of wealth may indicate to others that we are doing well.

Rapt, Page 079

…attention’s ability to change your brain and transform your experience isn’t limited to childhood but prevails throughout life.