Quotes

Working Identity, Page 140

Moments of insight – the culmination of meaning in a brief time span – tend to occur when we are relaxed, when we put aside our problem for a while, or when we are doing something out of character.

Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It, Page 140

…we’re not at war and we shouldn’t have to feel like we’re at war just because we’ve gone to work.

First, Break All The Rules, Page 140

…companies are trying to transform their tellers/salespeople/clerks into ‘consultants.’ They have realized that learning always breeds loyalty.

The Enthusiastic Employee, Page 140

…the pay-for-performance systems in place are not particularly credible for quite large numbers of workers.

Quiet Leadership, Page 140

Given that our working memory is small, simplifying complex ideas allows us to make connections to other ideas more easily.

Talent is Overrated, Page 140

It’s just too hard to build trust more extensively at the top level, where everyone is supposedly a star.

Pour Your Heart Into It, Page 140

If you aspire to fast growth, you need to create an infrastructure for the larger enterprise you are planning to create.

Working Identity, Page 140

Our stories are not only for private consumption. They also help others make sense of what may seem like nonsensical actions, such as quitting a prestigious job instead of hanging on for early retirement.

High Performance Habits, Page 140

Yes, any plunge into the unknown is reckless – but that’s where the treasure lies.

How Big Things Get Done, Page 140

We do not have to be desperate to be creative.