Quotes

Management, Page 093

Rapid growth is another sure sign of crisis in an organization’s theory. Any organization that doubles or triples in size within a fairly short period of time has necessarily outgrown its theory.

Never Eat Alone, Page 93

…once you recognize the importance of gatekeepers, and turn them into allies with respect, humor, and compassion, there will be few gates that aren’t open to you.

The Infinite Game, Page 093

People are not like wet towels to be wrung out. They are not objects from which we can squeeze every last drop of performance.

The Lean Startup, Page 93

A minimum viable product (MVP) helps entrepreneurs start the process of learning as quickly as possible.

Leaders Eat Last, Page 93

The responsibility of leaders is to teach their people the rules, train them to gain competency and build their confidence. At that point, leadership must step back and trust their people…

Management, Page 093

To continue in health, let alone grow, the organization has to again ask itself the questions about its Environments, mission, and core competencies.

Denial, Page 093

Building monuments deserve a file drawer along with trash-talking when you are looking for companies in denial.

What if it Does Work Out?, Page 093

Focusing on your strengths will get you much further, much faster than worrying about your weaker areas.

The Peter Principle, Page 93

Incompetence plus incompetence equals incompetence.

The Infinite Game, Page 093

It’s not the people doing the job, it’s the people who lead the people doing the job who can make the greater difference.