Brian M

“And experiments have shown that when a speaker delivers an inspiring message, the audience scrutinizes the material less carefully and forgets more of the content—even while claiming to remember more of it. Social scientists have called this phenomenon the awestruck effect, but I think it’s better described as the dumbstruck effect.”
― Adam M. Grant, Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

“When changing your habits means challenging the tribe, change is unattractive. When changing your habits means fitting in with the tribe, change is very attractive.”
― James Clear, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

“In successful cultures, leaders hire people who will bring the desired culture to life.”
― Siobhan McHale, The Insider's Guide to Culture Change: Creating a Workplace That Delivers, Grows, and Adapts

“We favor the comfort of conviction over the discomfort of doubt, and we let our beliefs get brittle long before our bones.”
― Adam M. Grant, Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know