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“When I put up a slide that says ‘Here’s why you shouldn’t buy this company,’ the first response was laughter. Then you could see them physically relax. It’s sincere; it doesn’t smell, feel, or look anything like sales. They’re no longer being sold.”
― Adam M. Grant, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World

“I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world,” E. B. White once wrote. “This makes it difficult to plan the day.”
― Adam M. Grant, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World

“Project Oxygen found that a good manager (1) is a good coach; (2) empowers and does not micromanage; (3) expresses interest and concern in subordinates’ success and well-being; (4) is results oriented; (5) listens and shares information; (6) helps with career development; (7) has a clear vision and strategy; (8) has key technical skills.”
― Charles Duhigg, Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business

“That’s why they asked each other questions starting with “why.” Make a chore into a meaningful decision, and self-motivation will emerge.”
― Charles Duhigg, Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business