Quotes

Measure What Matters, Page 9

…specific hard goals ‘produce a higher level of output’ than vaguely worded ones.”

Transformed, Page 009

…in a strong product company, a compelling and inspiring product vision is your single best tool for recruiting the people on your product teams.

The Quarter-Life Breakthrough, Page 009

Instead of climbing a career ladder that might not be around in five or ten years, treat your career like a lifelong experiment.

Leaders Eat Last, Page 9

…exceptional organizations all have cultures in which the leaders provide cover from above and the people on the ground look out for each other.

Accelerate, Page 9

With even a little complacency, people don’t believe anything much new is needed and begin to resist change.

Give and Take, Page 10

Givers succeed in a way that creates a ripple effect, enhancing the success of people around them.

Dare to Forgive, Page 010

Most of us don’t like to forgive. It’s not fun, and it’s difficult. When the stakes are high, forgiving can seem as difficult as performing surgery on yourself, and equally painful.

The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working, Page 010

An increasing number of organizations pay lip service to the notion that ‘people are our greatest asset.’

Talent is Overrated, Page 10

…human beings haven’t changed. But people have learned how to perform much, much better.

Leading the Unleadable, Page 10

…leaders are leading other people to accomplish a shared set of objectives.