Quotes

The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working, Page 016

We live in a world of infinite distractions and endless demands. Many of us juggle several tasks at a time and struggle to focus on any one of them for very long.

Think Like a Champion, Page 016

…start every day with a clean slate. Give yourself a new beginning by opening up your mind.

Why Managers Matter, Page 016

Paradoxically, management and hierarchy can help companies become agile and adaptive.

Leading the Unleadable, Page 16

If you are the leader responsible for making sure the mission is accomplished, it is not accomplished, it is still your responsibility.

Never Split the Difference, Page 16

It all starts with the universally applicable premise that people want to be understood and accepted.

The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working, Page 016

Lack of absorbed focus takes a toll on the depth and quality of whatever we do, and it’s also an inefficient way to work, extending the time it takes to finish any given task.

Courage is Calling, Page 017

It has been said that leaders are dealers in hope, but in a more practical sense, they are also slayers of fear.

Never Eat Alone, Page 17

Independent people who do not have the skills to think and act interdependently may be good individual producers, but they won’t be seen as good leaders or team players. Their careers will begin to stutter and stall before too long.

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, Page 17

If we had a complete grip on reality, seeing every situation for exactly what it is, we wouldn’t get out of bed in the morning.

Out of Our Minds, Page 017

We may not be able to predict the future but we can help to shape it.