Some people argue against both optimism and pessimism in favor of so-called realistic thinking. They distrust optimism on the grounds that it causes us to sugercoat problems, discount risks, and exaggerate the upside. Pessimism, on the other hand, is criticized… — Price Pritchett Copy Share Image
High personal standards aren't enough for organizational excellence. You've got to be intolerant of low standards in others. . . . If you accommodate questionable practices in others who touch your organization, you risk soiling its reputation. Anybody whose hands… — Price Pritchett Copy Share Image
You can’t bake a cake without getting the kitchen messy. Halfway through surgery it looks like there’s been a murder in the operating room.… — Price Pritchett Copy Share Image
We can't win the struggle for high standards if we just talk a good game . . . we've got to play a good game. — Price Pritchett Copy Share Image
As tough as it sometimes looks on the front end, it's easier to do right than undo wrong. — Price Pritchett Copy Share Image
In these times of self-directed teams, empowered employees, and "boundaryless" organizations, your worth as an individual employee will also get measured by your work… — Price Pritchett Copy Share Image
Some people argue against both optimism and pessimism in favor of so-called realistic thinking. They distrust optimism on the grounds that it causes us… — Price Pritchett Copy Share Image
Your doubts are not the product of accurate thinking, but habitual thinking. Years ago you excepted flawed conclusions as correct, begin to live your… — Price Pritchett Copy Share Image
We all faced painful ethical challenges before we even knew how to spell our names. There were tough choices. Tradeoffs. Confusing signals regarding how… — Price Pritchett Copy Share Image
Excellence is a process, not just an outcome. Sure, we have to hold out for high standards in the products or services we provide.… — Price Pritchett Copy Share Image
Notice that "I" is at the center of the word "ethical." There is no "they." Achieving the ethics of excellence is our individual assignment. — Price Pritchett Copy Share Image
The only way we can develop muscle is through regular exercise. As soon as we stop stretching and working toward higher ethics, our standards… — Price Pritchett Copy Share Image
When you hold out for high standards, people are impressed-but they don't always like you for it. Not everybody will be on your side… — Price Pritchett Copy Share Image
Everybody makes honest mistakes, but there's no such thing as an honest cover-up. — Price Pritchett Copy Share Image
