The Visual Mba: Two Years of Business School Packed into One Priceless Book of Pure Awesomeness

Change is emotional. Find ways to nudge change in the right direction. For example, rather than having you cut back on your food, just start using smaller plates.

General management is all about solving problems and resolving issues—all being accomplished with only limited knowledge.

One by one, go through your objectives. Ask the question, what do we want from this? Then ask, why?

Parties with more alternatives and lower needs have the most power.

The problem today is most people spend time CONSUMING versus CREATING. Make a real commitment to start creating. It will benefit both your personal and professional life.

Always remember that in the world of private equity, your reputation means everything. Be true to your word and deliver on what you promise..

You are at dinner with your family and there is a dead dog on the center of the table, but no one talks about it. That is a dysfunctional family. Do you have a dysfunctional organization? What isn’t being talked about?

The more you know and understand this person, the better your chances are of a successful negotiated outcome.

Being incremental wins every time vs. trying to get everything right off the bat.