Quotes

Freakonomics, Page 139

…study has shown that low maternal education is the single most powerful factor leading to criminality.

A Whole New Mind, Page 139

In a complex world, mastery of metaphor – a whole-minded ability that some cognitive scientists have called ‘imaginative rationality’ – has become ever more valuable.

How to Become a Rainmaker, Page 139

The Rainmaker prepares for the input sessions with carefully crafted needs analyses and situation-understanding questions. No question is too trivial, too obvious, too mundane to ask.

A Whole New Mind, Page 139

…in a time of abundance, when the largest rewards go to those who can devise novel and compelling creations, metaphor-making is vital.

Radical Candor, Page 139

When you can tell somebody that you aren’t trying to bust their chops – that you really want to help – it can go a long way toward making them receptive to what y you’re saying.

168 Hours, Page 139

…as women’s time became more valuable… women have had to make a choice about how to allocate their limited hours.

Brain Rules, Page 139

The more a learner focuses on the meaning of information being presented, the more elaborately he or she will process the information.

The Element, Page 139

Doing something ‘for your own good’ is rarely for your own good if it causes you to be less than who you really are.

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, Page 139

…it is impossible to resist a heartfelt apology.

Think Again, Page 139

In… studies… interacting with members of another group reduced prejudice in 94 percent of the cases. Although intergroup communication isn’t a panacea, that is a staggering statistic.