Quotes

Brain Rules, Page 115

Multitasking, when it comes to paying attention, is a myth. The brain naturally focuses on concepts sequentially, one at a time.

Never Split the Difference, Page 115

The win-win mindset pushed by so many negotiation experts is usually ineffective and often disastrous. At best, it satisfies neither side.

The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working, Page 115

…providing employees more flexibility in their work schedules effectively gives them the freedom to take charge of managing their own energy throughout the day.

Emotional Agility, Page 115

‘Walking your why’ is the art of living by your own personal set of values – the beliefs and behaviors that you hold dear and that give you meaning and satisfaction.

Good Boss, Bad Boss, Page 115

The power of believing that good things will happen to your people, and communicating that to them – the self-fulfilling prophecy – is supported by much research.

Outliers, Page 115

…no one – not rock stars, not professional athletes, not software billionaires, and not even geniuses – ever makes it alone.

Managing Up, Page 115

Easily bored people often seek new and different approaches and projects as a way to keep themselves energized and engaged.

Radical Candor, Page 115

You can’t give a damn about others if you don’t take care of yourself.

Ogilvy on Advertising in the Digital Age, Page 115

Dopamine… makes us feel good. It is both a reward but it also anticipates reward, which is why we enjoy stories so much.

Hidden Potential, Page 115

…the curse of knowledge: the more you know, the harder it is for you to fathom what it’s like to not know.