“Convictions in our ideas is dangerous not only because it leaves us vulnerable to false positives, but also because it stops us from generating the requisite variety to reach our creative potential.”
“Convictions in our ideas is dangerous not only because it leaves us vulnerable to false positives, but also because it stops us from generating the requisite variety to reach our creative potential.”
Adam Grant
“From a relationship perspective, givers build deeper and broader connections.”
Adam Grant“When a salesperson truly cares about you, trust forms, and you're more likely to buy, come back for repeat business, and refer new customers.”
Adam Grant“Takers believe in a zero-sum world, and they end up creating one where bosses, colleagues and clients don't trust them. Givers build deeper and broader relationships - people are rooting for them instead of gunning for them.”
Adam Grant“When medical students focus on helping others, they're able to weather the slings and arrows of long hours and devastating health outcomes: they know their colleagues and patients are depending on them.”
Adam Grant“In the conversation about women in leadership, male voices are noticeably absent.”
Adam Grant“For women to achieve equal representation in leadership roles, it's important that they have the backing of men as well as women.”
Adam Grant“If we want girls to receive positive reinforcement for early acts of leadership, let's discourage bossy behavior along with banning bossy labels. That means teaching girls to engage in behaviors that earn admiration before they assert their authority.”
Adam Grant“The mark of higher education isn't the knowledge you accumulate in your head. It's the skills you gain about how to learn.”
Adam Grant“It's ironic that when you go through a tragedy, you appreciate more. You realize how fragile life is and that there are so many things to still be thankful for.”
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