Quotes

How to Be a Great Boss, Page 119

Some people hold back because they fear reprisal… People also don’t raise issues because of apathy.

Average is Over, Page 119

…don’t expect all the frustrations to go away all at once or to go away anytime soon… the advances of genius machines come in an uneven and staggered fashion.

How Big Things Get Done, Page 119

…projects seldom nosedive for a single reason.

Accelerate, Page 119

There are certainly cases in which people need a wake-up call and a blow on the head may be essential. But repeated bashings do not help and do not work.

Never Split the Difference, Page 119

…assuming that a deadline is a strategic weakness, most negotiators… hide their drop-dead date.

The Infinite Game, Page 119

Real or perceived, when there is danger, we act from a place of fear rather than confidence.

The Inspirational Leader, Page 119

…the greatest gift God ever gave us is not the gift of sight but the gift of vision. Sight is a function of your eyes, but vision is a function of your heart. – Dr. Myles Munroe

Zero to One, Page 119

’Company culture’ doesn’t exist apart from the company itself: no company has a culture; every company is a culture.

Talent is Overrated, Page 119

Excellent performers judge themselves differently from the way other people do. They’re more specific, just as they are when they set goals and strategies.

The Art of Possibility, Page 119

…performance is not about getting your act together, but about opening up to the energy of the audience and of the music, and letting it sing in your unique voice.