Quotes

Traction, Page 132

More is lost by indecision than by wrong decisions.

Accelerate, Page 132

There are very few solid enterprises that do not have the potential to go from good to great, and very few struggling organizations that cannot stop struggling and start winning.

How to Be a Great Boss, Page 132

Too often we fail not because of our people, but through lack of courage to address people issues.

Tribes, Page 132

Part of leadership (a big part of it, actually) is the ability to stick with the dream for a long time. Long enough that the critics realize that you’re going to get there one way or another… so they follow.

What if it Does Work Out?, Page 132

…sometimes, listening to conventional wisdom is the riskiest step of all.

Unreasonable Hospitality, Page 132

It’s easy to be someone’s partner during the good times, but it’s most important during the hard ones…

The Effective Manager, Page 132

…we recommend that you give in when a direct argues or gets defensive.

No Hard Feelings, Page 132

Those of us who aren’t self-sacrificing saints will work on a group project only to the extent that we feel our individual efforts will contribute to a meaningful outcome.

Never Split the Difference, Page 132

Understand, if you offer a range (and it’s a good idea to do so) expect them to come in at the low end.

The Speed of Trust, Page 132

…the level of performance… you not only need to strengthen the driving forces, you also need to remove the restraining forces.