Broadcasting weakness by seeking validation is often a death sentence. - Oren Klaff

To instigate a power frame collision, use a mildly shocking but not unfriendly act to cause it. Use defiance and light humor. This captures attention and elevates your status by creating something called “local star power.” (You will read about creating status and local star power in Chapter 3.)

Unrealistic budgets and miscalculating costs are the greatest risks to a growing company, especially startups.

We don’t need facts and explanations to convince ourselves. We know what we like. Even when we try the rational approach — making lists of pros and cons — if it does not come out how we like, we go back and redo the list until it does.