Quotes

Absolute Value, Page 015

It’s hard to position things in people’s minds when they have access to all the information they need.

Give and Take, Page 15

…most of life isn’t zero-sum, and on balance, people who choose giving as their primary reciprocity style end up reaping rewards.

Feel the Fear… and Do It Anyway, Page 15

The only way to get rid of the fear of doing something is to go out and do it.

The Speed of Trust, Page 15

The world is changing very fast. Big will not beat small anymore. It will be the fast beating the slow. – Rupert Murdoch

Distracted, Page 015

…we are ultimately trading our cultural and societal anchors for an age of glorious freedom, technological innovation – and darkness.

The Effective Manager, Page 15

…the binding and distinctive element of teams that outperform others is the amount of trust that they build and engender among their members.

How to Begin, Page 015

Don’t undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible. – Edwin Land

Absolute Value, Page 015

…market research tries to predict people’s preferences, but increasingly, decisions are influenced by the opinions of other consumers and experts.

Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It, Page 015

You either accomplish what you set out to accomplish or you don’t.

The Peter Principle, Page 15

In a hierarchy every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence.