Quotes

Mistakes Were Made (but not by me), Page 082

Without feeling attached to groups that give our lives meaning, identity, and purpose, we would suffer the intolerable sensation that we were loose marbles rattling around in a random universe.

On Becoming a Leader, Page 082

This is how learning is meant to be – active, passionate, and person. What you read should be grist for your own mill; you should make it yours.

The Enthusiastic Employee, Page 82

Without question, investments in the ‘[FORBES] 100 Best Companies to Work For’ have greatly outperformed the S&P 500.

The No Asshole Rule, Page 82

…conflict is constructive when people argue over ideas rather than personality or relationship issues…

HBR Leader’s Handbook, Page 82

…the most critical characteristic that leaders should look for in selecting people is potential, ‘the ability to adapt to and grow into increasingly complex roles and environments.’

Think Like a Champion, Page 082

Experience, knowledge, and prescience are a formidable combination of powers. Do not underestimate any of them.

Unreasonable Hospitality, Page 083

…you must invest as much energy into hiring as you expect the team to invest in their jobs.

Leaders Eat Last, Page 83

What makes a good leader is that they eschew the spotlight in favor of spending time and energy to do what they need to do to support and protect their people.

Reality is Broken, Page 83

Trash-talking, when it’s a playful way to insult your competition, is almost as important to our enjoyment of social network games as the actual core gameplay.

Unreasonable Hospitality, Page 083

You cannot expect someone to keep giving all of themselves if you put someone alongside them who isn’t willing to do the same.