Quotes

Getting to Yes, Page 134

You should be prepared to deal with… deliberate deception, psychological warfare, and positional pressure tactics.

Leaders Eat Last, Page 134

…when a leader embraces their responsibility to care for people instead of caring for numbers, then people will follow, solve problems, and see to it that that leader’s vision comes to life the right way…

Time Smart, Page 134

…a mindset shift is in order that may feel uncomfortable but is backed by data: you will gain better talent and more-loyal employees by helping workers increase their time affluence.

The No Asshole Rule, Page 134

Unwavering hope that all those hard-core jerks are going to be transformed into nice people is a recipe for one reliable disappointment after another.

Getting Things Done, Page 134

There’s always some physical activity that can be done to facilitate your decision making. Ninety-nine percent of the time you just need more information…

Hidden Potential, Page 134

…the best way to learn something is to teach it. You remember it better after you recall it – and you understand it better after you explain it.

Getting to Yes, Page 134

Disentangle people from the problem. Unless you have good reason to trust somebody, don’t.

High Performance Habits, Page 134

…people who set goals and regularly self-monitor are almost two and half times more likely to attain their goals.

Time Smart, Page 134

When you send work-related emails when you are supposed to be on vacation, you send a strong signal to your subordinates that they should always be available, too. Don’t do it.

Switch, Page 134

Shrink the change. Make the change small enough that they can’t help but score a victory.