Quotes

On Becoming a Leader, Page 121

Being in sync with your organization is almost as important as being in sync with yourself…

Give and Take, Page 121

Whereas takers often strive to be the smartest people in the room, givers are more receptive to expertise from others, even if it challenges their own beliefs.

Nudge, Page 121

People work to counteract their own self-control problems, often by redesigning the architecture within which they make choices…

Dare to Forgive, Page 121

We who blame ourselves need to learn that we have suffered enough, and that further suffering only keeps us from doing good in the world.

Absolute Value, Page 121

…[a] study suggests that a certain combination of heritable traits leads a large group of consumers to behave in a similar way.

Distracted, Page 121

A culture of constant movement, in part fueled by a love of instant gratification, cannot bear the mystery and unpredictability inherent in the idea of pause.

The Infinite Game, Page 121

Nothing and no one can perform at 100 percent forever. If we cannot be honest with one another and rely on one another for help during the challenging parts of the journey, we won’t get very far.

Leading the Unleadable, Page 121

When teams engage in the dialogue, even to complain, they will start to figure out what the goal means to them and how they can contribute.

Zero to One, Page 121

You’ll attract the employees you need if you can explain why your mission is compelling… something important that no one else is going to get done.

Playing Big, Page 121

The criticism that most hurts us mirror’s a negative belief we hold about ourselves.