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The Rare Find, Page 128
In almost any field, most prime candidates come from a narrow, time-tested set of backgrounds… Hunting strictly in those familiar zones doesn’t find everybody, however.
Leading the Unleadable, Page 128
Using testing to find and fix problems is the slowest way to build a high-quality product.
Talent is Overrated, Page 128
Organizations tend to assign people based on what they’re already good at, not what they need to work on.
The Speed of Trust, Page 128
The truth is that in every relationship – personal and professional – what you do has far greater impact than anything you say.
Amp It Up, Page 128
We are all prisoners of our past to some extent. We bring our frame of reference, shaped by our unique combination of experiences, into any new role.
Who Believed in You?, Page 128
Sometimes, if you need to get through to someone, they key is changing the messenger, not the message.
The Rare Find, Page 128
…it’s easy to say that [fringe] candidates aren’t worth the time it would take to assess them. Yet… ignoring all of these outsiders can mean squandering access to a vast amount of talent.
Leading the Unleadable, Page 128
Regardless of whether the culture matches what is written on the walls, what is important for you as a leader is to be very clear on your own expectations of excellence.
Something Really New, Page 128
…at the end of the day, what matters is that the customer is not being served efficiently, and that means that the opportunity for innovation exists.
Talent is Overrated, Page 128
…[there’s] a tension every organization must deal with in order to become more successful.