Quotes

Zero to One, Page 83

…the 80-20 rule… surrounds us everywhere in the natural and social world.

How to Be a Great Boss, Page 83

…collaboration and competition are not mutually exclusive.

Talent is Overrated, Page 83

…great performers never allow themselves to reach the automatic, arrested-development stage in their chosen field. This is the effect of continual deliberate practice – avoiding automaticity.

The Heart of Change, Page 83

The direction of change is widely communicated, and communicated for both understanding and gut-level buy-in. The goal: to get as many people as possible acting to make the vision a reality.

Leaders Eat Last, Page 83

…the group is not stupid. The people always have the power.

Flawless Consulting, Page 83

Operating improvements must be a joint promise between consultant and client, not a unilateral consultant promise.

Getting to Yes, Page 83

No negotiation is likely to be efficient or amicable if you pit your will against [your opponent’s], and either you have to back down or they do.

The Start-up of You, Page 083

No matter how brilliant your mind or strategy, if you’re playing a solo game, you’ll always lose out to a team.

Zero to One, Page 83

…monopoly businesses capture more value than millions of undifferentiated competitors.

Talent is Overrated, Page 83

Avoiding automaticity through continual practice is another way of saying that great performers are always getting better. This is why the most devoted can stay at the top of their field far longer than most people would think possible.