Quotes

Overwhelmed, Page 88

…new research is finding that better work gets done when workers have more control over and predictability about their time and workflow, and when managers focus on the mission…

Blink, Page 88

Most of us, in ways that we are not entirely aware of, automatically associate leadership ability with imposing physical stature.

Never Split the Difference, Page 88

Saying ‘No’ often spurs people to action because they feel they’ve protected themselves and now see an opportunity slipping away.

No Hard Feelings, Page 088

The simplest way to prevent irrelevant emotions from marauding through your life is to let time pass before making a decision.

Blink, Page 88

We have a sense of what a leader is supposed to look like, and that stereotype is so powerful that when someone fits it, we simply become blind to other considerations.

ReWork, Page 088

Use whatever you’ve got already or can afford cheaply. Then go. It’s not the gear that matters. It’s playing what you’ve got as well as you can.

The Psychology of Money, Page 088

We’re constantly working in our heads, which means it feels like work never ends.

Hooked, Page 88

…perception can form a personal reality based on how a product is framed, even when there is little relationship with objective quality.

How to Be a Great Boss, Page 88

Unfortunately, bosses often assume they’re in sync with their direct reports because their people don’t openly challenge or disagree with them.

How, Page 88

Too much time spent in the realm of law limits truly creative thought.