“One truth we have learned is to change our perspectives and look at balance over months and years as opposed to days and weeks.”
—10 Tips from Dual-Career Couples Who Are Making It Work
October 2011
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“New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg chose more colorful language. “To put it bluntly,” he said, “this is about the dumbest thing we could possibly do.”
—The Next Steve Jobs Will be Asian
“Leadership coaching is usually thought of as two people in a private conversation behind closed doors. But our research suggests that executives are better served by a “coaching staff” with a vested interest in their success, a bit like a sporting team. In this metaphor, the leader is the team captain, supported by coaches (bosses or external advisors who provide big-picture guidance from the sidelines); fellow players (colleagues who give real-time, on-the-field feedback) and supporters (family members and friends outside work who offer energy and encouragement but also voice honest displeasure at poor performance).”
—These Metaphors Will Help You Become A Better Leader
“What stuck in my mind were his comments on “the second year.” To paraphrase him, the first year is full of excitement. You are building things and getting going. The third year is when things start to work, you get customers, you start hiring quickly. The business ramps. But the second year is tough. Really tough. Everyone starts doubting you and if you stop and think, you can start doubting yourself.”
—The Second Year
