Quotes

Inspired, Page 124

In truth, buying into a vision is always a bit of a leap of faith.

Think Again, Page 124

When people hold prejudice toward a rival group, they’re often willing to do whatever it takes to elevate their own group and undermine their rivals – even if it means doing harm or doing wrong.

Overwhelmed, Page 124

…leaders don’t understand that what drives people to greater creativity and productivity is giving them autonomy, mastery, and a sense of purpose, not longer work hours and a smartphone…

Accelerate, Page 124

A large part of the effective and relentless role modeling of urgency is to make visible and celebrate any seized opportunities – even if they are small wins…

Start With No, Page 124

People don’t like silence. It’s the void that our nature abhors. Your adversary will rush to fill in the blank.

Talent is Overrated, Page 124

You can do a great deal as an individual to apply the principles of great performance in your own life and work. Applying these principles is always beneficial.

Only the Paranoid Survive, Page 124

…in the case of a strategic inflection point, the sequence (of mourning) goes more as follows: denial, escape or diversion, and finally, acceptance and pertinent action.

What if it Does Work Out?, Page 124

Start where you are with what you have. The trick to kicking off a successful side hustle in record time is to put the word out – get orders or service requests and just BEGIN.

Never Split the Difference, Page 124

…rejecting perceived unfairness, even at substantial cost, is a powerful motivation.

The Peter Principle, Page 124

…from the employee’s point of view, Substitution is far and away the most satisfactory adjustment to final placement.