Quotes

Thanks for the Feedback, Page 129

Instead of focusing on what the other person is doing wrong, notice what you are each doing in reaction to the other. As you do, you’ll begin to spot the larger patterns.

Getting Things Done, Page 129

Because digital storage, without much forethought, has become almost automatic, it is very possible to create an environment of constant input but no utilization.

Distracted, Page 129

…surveillance can’t cohabitate with trust, the slow-to-bud, immeasurable essence of close relations that thrives only outside the panoptic gaze.

Profit First, Page 130

Momentum rarely occurs after a crazy effort. Momentum builds slowly but relentlessly.

On Becoming a Leader, Page 130

Unless you are willing to take risks, you will suffer paralyzing inhibitions, and you will never do what you are capable of doing.

Working Identity, Page 130

Making a career transition… requires psychological safety… we have to be able to test unformed, even risky, identities in a relatively safe and secure environment…

Zero to One, Page 130

If you’ve invented something new but you haven’t invented an effective way to sell it, you have a bad business – no matter how good the product.

Ogilvy on Advertising in the Digital Age, Page 130

Big data isn’t a magical panacea, but when paired with human inspiration and a commitment to creativity, it can help us go to new places.

Thanks for the Feedback, Page 130

It’s impossible to overstate the extent to which role confusion exists, even in the most well-run organizations.

Getting Things Done, Page 130

It’s fine to decide not to decide about something. You just need a decide-not-to-decide system to get it off your mind.