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Leading the Unleadable, Page 137

When the formal expectations of excellence match the daily interactions, a powerful foundation is formed that enables the whole organization to rise to expectations of excellence.


Traction, Page 137

Most of the time, the stated problem is a symptom of the real issue, so you must find the root of the matter.


The Art of the Start 2.0, Page 137

The best protection of an idea is great implementation of the idea.


Unreasonable Hospitality, Page 137

…company cultures based on abuse and harassment and manipulation are not only awful and unethical, but unstable and inefficient as well.


The Effective Manager, Page 137

Standard feedback is about small behaviors. Systemic feedback addresses the moral hazard of a direct committing to new behavior but then failing to follow through.


The Progress Paradox, Page 137

Once focused on our wants our thoughts can never be at peace, because wants can never be satisfied; not even a billionaire will ever have everything.


Unreasonable Hospitality, Page 137

…there’s no one-size-fits-all rule for managing people.


To Sell is Human, Page 137

Experiences… give us something to talk about and stories to tell, which can help us connect with others and deepen our own identities, both of which boost satisfaction.


Accelerate, Page 137

People who feel stupid will often act like a mule: they will stubbornly refuse to move.


The Effective Manager, Page 137

We can tolerate directs who make mistakes. We cannot tolerate directs who repeatedly make commitments they don’t keep.