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The expectations people hold of us often become self-fulfilling prophesies. When others believe in our potential, they give us a ladder. They elevate our aspirations and enable us to reach higher peaks.
Once fear starts to govern your use of time, you cease to be true to the best of who you are, and, paradoxically, you give up your chance to live a genuine life.
A friend or trusted mentor at work creates a secure base – a source of continuing emotional nourishments, safety, and security in the face of everyday challenges.
Most of us are experts at avoiding criticism. It doesn’t feel good to fail or to be judged publicly, so we tend to avoid situations when that might happen.
In the moment, we often believe that our emotions will not subside until they’re satisfied. This turns out not to be true.
So hierarchy seems to be central for understanding of what firms are and do for the functioning of the economy.
Take time to develop ideas. Take time to spot and correct problems. Do it on the drafting table, not the construction site.
Politics is the exercise of power. Organizations operate like political systems, except there is no voting.
If you want to know when you’ve clarified well, just look at people’s heads. They will nod when you get it right!









