Quotes

Good Work, Page 089

The power of a religious belief is not easily rivaled, but the mission of a domain – the sense of calling for a profession – can play an analogous role.

The Art of Possibility, Page 089

When one person peels away layers of opinion, entitlement, pride, and inflated self-description, others instantly feel the connection.

Give and Take, Page 89

…successful givers shift their frames of reference to the recipient’s perspective. For most people, this…

Measure What Matters, Page 89

Connected companies are quicker companies.

Quit, Page 89

…the sunk cost effect causes people to stick in situations that they ought to be quitting.

The Enthusiastic Employee, Page 89

Little of lasting significance changes in an organization without the concurrence and involvement of the leadership.

The No Asshole Rule, Page 89

Having all the right business philosophies and management practices to support the no asshole rule is meaningless unless you treat the person right in front of you, right now, in the right way.

Inspired, Page 89

The CTO is the orchestrator of a company-wide technology strategy.

Measure What Matters, Page 89

When goals are public and visible to all, a ‘team of teams’ can attack trouble spots when they surface.

Distracted, Page 089

…it is often in its wondrous details that contentment can be found.