Quotes

Inspired, Page 130

Some product visions are wildly optimistic and unrealistic about how fast things change, and others are far too conservative. This is usually the most difficult aspect of a good product vision.

Distracted, Page 130

…the measurement and management of risk is more central to our culture than ever before, as the unavoidable cost of navigating a world that we feel that we can actively shape…

The Peter Principle, Page 130

…create the impression that you have already reached your level of incompetence [to avoid promotion].

Overwhelmed, Page 130

Change is hard. Our very human nature pulls us back to the status quo, not because it’s better, but because it’s familiar.

The Progress Principle, Page 130

Great meaning can grow from the simple pleasure of enjoying colleagues.

Inspired, Page 130

Be stubborn on vision but flexible on the details. – Jeff Bezos

The Peter Principle, Page 130

Creative Incompetence will achieve best results if you choose an area of incompetence which does not directly hinder you in carrying out the main duties of your present position.

Give and Take, Page 130

Research suggest that there are two fundamental paths to influence: dominance and prestige.

Only the Paranoid Survive, Page 130

Only stepping outside of the old ruts will bring new insights.

Overwhelmed, Page 130

The unspoken culture we operate in trumps any policy on the books or nice speech by the boss. We create culture by the stories we tell ourselves. And change gets a little easier when it’s visible.