Quotes

Outliers, Page 115

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

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.

Something Really New, Page 115

…idea generation and idea validation are the products of real observation under circumstances that are as real as possible.

Unreasonable Hospitality, Page 116

The first time someone comes to you with an idea, listen closely, because how you handle it will dictate how they choose to contribute in the future.

Think Again, Page 116

When we hit a brick wall in a debate, we don’t have to stop talking altogether… start a new conversation, with a focus on understanding and learning rather than arguing and persuading.

Rapt, Page 116

…attention orders but also limits your experience, which can be tricky where big decisions are concerned.

Leaders Eat Last, Page 116

…the more pressure the leaders of a public company feel to meet the expectations of an outside constituency, the more likely they are to reduce their capacity for better products and services.

Good Boss, Bad Boss, Page 116

…smart bosses can spark performance by expressing confidence (in fact, overconfidence) in all their people.

The Art of Profitability, Page 116

There are four levels to learning: Awareness. Awkwardness. Application. Assimilation.