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“All the managers I interviewed had the same sense of identity and self-assurance. None of them were arrogant. Instead, they were clear about who they were and what needed accomplishing. They used that sense of self to engage their team and learn each team member’s strengths and contributions. Their courage and confidence were infectious to their team and to anyone who crossed their paths.”
― Lift: Five Practices Great Managers Do Consistently: Raise Performance and Morale - See Your Employees Thrive
― Lift: Five Practices Great Managers Do Consistently: Raise Performance and Morale - See Your Employees Thrive

“You can’t make it through life numbing, Karolina. At least, not a vampiric life. When you numb, you block out the positive experiences too, and it’s feeling the good which makes surviving the bad worthwhile.”
― Dark Eyes: White Lies
― Dark Eyes: White Lies

“The mayor stood, his surprise at her interruption apparent by his twitching mustache. “You—you can’t just burst in here. Who are you?”
― Trouble on Main Street
― Trouble on Main Street

“Don't look at the stranger and jump to conclusions. Look at the stranger's world.”
― Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know
― Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know
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