Quotes

Atomic Habits, Page 131

We can find evidence for whatever mindset we choose.

Hidden Potential, Page 132

Evidence shows that when we view hurdles as threats, we tend to back down and give up. When we treat barriers as challenges to conquer, we rise to the occasion.

Why Managers Matter, Page 132

It is no coincidence that many of the best-known successful corporate turnarounds were pinned to single individuals…

The Tipping Point, Page 132

There is a simple way to package information that, under the right circumstances, can make it irresistible. All you have to do is find it.

Talent is Overrated, Page 132

The annual evaluation exercise is often short, artificial, and mealy-mouthed. Employees have no idea how well they performed and thus no prospect of getting better.

Range, Page 132

Switchers are winners. It seems to fly in the face of hoary adages about quitting, and of far newer concepts in modern psychology.

Unapologetically Ambitious, Page 132

Your destiny is yours, and if you move toward it without shame, you can keep every ounce of self-respect while attaining what you desire.

Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It, Page 132

Most important of all, when you give people back their time they treat it preciously because they own it again.

Why Managers Matter, Page 132

…centralizing decision authority can often reduce the delays resulting from more collaborative and consensus-driven approaches.

Managing Up, Page 132

…be careful that your work friendship [with your boss] doesn’t cross the line into the overly personal zone. It’s tricky to navigate and even harder to identify.