Quotes

Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It, Page 015

You either accomplish what you set out to accomplish or you don’t.

Leading from the Front, Page 015

…direct reports do not a leader make.

The Peter Principle, Page 15

In a hierarchy every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence.

Something Really New, Page 015

For marketing to succeed, innovation must succeed first. A company must have something more to offer than its management.

Predictably Irrational, Page 015

Relativity helps us make decisions in life. But it can also make us downright miserable. Why? Because jealousy and envy spring from comparing our lot in life with that of others.

Leading from the Front, Page 015

You may not have direct reports… Nonetheless, you can still be a leader.

Radical Candor, Page 015

Building enough trust between people to enable reciprocal challenge irrespective of reporting relationship takes time and attention.

Good to Great, Page 15

Yes, the world is changing, and will continue to do so. But that does not mean we should stop the search for timeless principles.

The Element, Page 15

…when they are very young, kids aren’t particularly worried about being wrong.

Off Balance, Page 15

Addiction is wanting more and more of something that brings less and less satisfaction.