Quotes

The Effective Manager, Page 13

Your directs don’t see you as a nice person. I’m not saying that you’re not a nice person… But that’s not how your directs see you. They see you as their boss.

Leading the Unleadable, Page 13

People in leadership positions are generally very ambitious, which means there will be conflicts…

What if it Does Work Out?, Page 013

Our self-esteem is built on what other people value, even when that is not necessarily what we really want.

Getting Things Done, Page 13

…the most stress they [people] experience comes from inappropriately managed commitments they make or accept.

The Effective Manager, Page 13

Even if you’re the nicest person… to them, you’re still the boss, and the power of your role distorts the relationship.

What if it Does Work Out?, Page 013

We are afraid to be different, but the funny thing is, what makes us different is what makes us interesting. It makes us beautiful, noticeable, and uniquely useful in this world.

Nudge, Page 013

Generally, people make good choices in contexts in which they have lots of experience, good information, and prompt feedback…

How Big Things Get Done, Page 013

…the more time that passes from the decision to do a project to its delivery, the greater their probability [of failure].

The Badass Business Analyst, Page 013

Learn as many things as you can. Learn until it hurts. Remember, the day you stop learning is the day you die.

Inspired, Page 13

Strong tech companies know they need to ensure consistent product innovation. This means constantly creating new value for their customers and for their business.