Quotes

Think Again, Page 119

…there’s evidence that people are more interested in hiring candidates who acknowledge legitimate weaknesses as opposed to bragging or humblebragging.

Accelerate, Page 119

Great communication – no matter the topic – always connects with people’s feelings and with what they find meaningful.

The Infinite Game, Page 119

…in the face of fear, we hide the truth. Which is bad in any circumstance, but when an organization is doing badly, it’s even worse.

How the Mighty Fall, Page 119

…research shows that it is possible to build a great institution that sustains exceptional performance for multiple decades, perhaps longer, even in the efface of chase, disruption, uncertainty, and violent change.

Management, Page 119

The basic entrepreneurial idea may merely be imitation of something that works well in another country in another industry.

Talent is Overrated, Page 119

…the key, in all deliberate practice, is to choose a comparison that stretches you just beyond your current limits.

Think Like a Champion, Page 119

Some people may think they’re born losers, but a tempo adjustment just might change that scenario.

The Start-up of You, Page 119

The best professional network is both narrow/deep (strong connections) and wide/shallow (bridge ties).

Think Again, Page 119

An informed audience is going to spot the holes in our case… We might as well get credit for having the humility to look for them, the foresight to spot them, and the integrity to acknowledge them.

Rapt, Page 119

How you decide to spend your time and make other choices that affect your quality of life is closely bound up with attention…