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The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working, Page 144

The flight response, when our value feels at risk, is a means of minimizing the threat by avoiding conflict with others altogether.


ReWork, Page 144

Instead of one-upping, try one-downing. Instead of outdoing, try underdoing.


Switch, Page 144

Coaches are masters of shrinking the change. By pushing their teams to attain a sequence of ‘small, visible goals,’ they build momentum.


Leaders Eat Last, Page 144

When a leader is able to personally know everyone in the group, the responsibility for their care becomes personal. The leader starts to see those for whom they are responsible as if they were their own family.


Getting Things Done, Page 144

If you neglect… categorization, and allow things of different meanings into the same visual or mental grouping, you will tend to go psychologically numb to the contents.


Never Eat Alone, Page 144

Conversation is an acquired skill. If you have the determination and the proper information, just like any other skill, it can be learned.


Zero to One, Page 144

As computers become more and more powerful, they won’t be substitutes for humans: they’ll be complements.


Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It, Page 144

So if people aren’t judging you then what happens? You make sure that you’re getting your job done. Because if you’re not you’re in big trouble. You’re really going to stand out.


Emotional Intelligence 2.0, Page 144

…the key to social awareness is focusing on others, instead of on yourself, so that you can be more effective.


Getting Things Done, Page 144

Once you know what you need to keep track of…, all you really need are lists and folders – totally sufficient tools for reminders, reference, and support materials.