Quotes

Never Eat Alone, Page 133

Helping others find good employees is a real currency.

How, Page 133

…character, that soft quality of a person’s worth, plays a huge role in our dealings with others.

Fail Fast, Fail Often, Page 134

When you find yourself in a confusing situation with many possible choices to consider, sometimes the best thing to do is to find a key step you can take that will simplify things and move them forward.

The Rare Find, Page 134

[Smaller organizations] need to adopt more of a guerilla strategy, picking up nonobvious talent that larger rivals can’t be bothered to pursue. And sometimes, that can work out quite well.

From Paycheck to Purpose, Page 134

…Pride will make us feel resistant. And if we’re treated like a rookie instead of given the respect we know we’ve earned, it can be even worse.

The Practical Agilist Guidebook, Page 134

Thinking iteratively is one of those skills that is easy to understand but hard to master.

Tiny Habits, Page 134

…you can hack your brain to create a habit by celebrating and self-reinforcing.

Good Boss, Bad Boss, Page 134

Every boss can’t have deep knowledge of every follower’s expertise. When that happens, a boss’s job is to ask good questions…

How to Be Happy at Work, Page 134

Generosity pays in career dividends, relationships, and happiness. The more you give at work, the more you get…

Profit First, Page 134

Money is everywhere. Money can always be found through streamlining and innovation, and that begins with asking the big questions.