Quotes

Brain Rules, Page 087

The brain acts like a muscle: The more activity you do, the larger and more complex it can become.

Lost and Founder, Page 087

So often we fail to see ourselves clearly, leaning too far in the direction of pride or humility.

It’s the Manager, Page 87

…a competitor needs to pay an employee over 20% more to get them to switch jobs if that employee is engaged. If an employee is disengaged, they will leave for almost any increase in salary.

Overwhelmed, Page 87

…regardless of the quality of their work, people who work remotely… are less likely to be seen as responsible and dedicated and more likely to get lower performance evaluations, smaller raises, and fewer promotions…

Getting Things Done, Page 87

The big secret to efficient creative and productive thinking and action is to put the right things in your focus at the right time.

Quiet Leadership, Page 87

…to create real change in others we first must capture and keep people’s attention.

Ditch the Pitch, Page 087

Use the start of a conversation to get you and your customer in sync, not worrying about whether you are communicating a perfect story, beginning to end.

Grit, Page 87

Most of us become more conscientious, confident, caring, and calm with life experience.

Think Like a Champion, Page 087

Having a financial blind spot is setting yourself up for some unpleasant surprises in the future. Know how the financial sector works. It affects you in every way.

The Start-up of You, Page 087

It is impossible to dissociate an individual from the environment of which he is a part. No story of achievement should ever be removed from its broader social context.