“We resent being talked to. We’d rather be talked with. So will all of the experts and the terminally self-absorbed please leave… — Susan Scott Copy Share Image
“Ask yourself . . . What are my goals when I converse with people? What kinds of things do I usually discuss? Are there other… — Susan Scott Ask yourself Copy Share Image
“A leader’s job is to get it right for the organization, not to be right.” — Susan Scott Leadership Copy Share Image
“I have not yet witnessed a spontaneous recovery from incompetence.” — Susan Scott Healing Copy Share Image
“Authenticity is not something you have—it’s something you choose. In” — Susan Scott Authenticity Copy Share Image
“I want us all to stop thinking only in terms of accomplishments, of task and completion, of beating the competition, of gathering… — Susan Scott Engagement Copy Share Image
“Once you achieve intimacy and connection, I predict that innovation, partnership, execution and success won't be far behind.” — Susan Scott Innovation Copy Share Image
“Accountable Authentic Collaborative Courageous Passionate Lifelong learner Welcomes feedback Biased toward action Solution oriented Change agent” — Susan Scott Change agent Copy Share Image
“I shared what I feel is the right way to go, the right course of action, and I suspect some of you… — Susan Scott Right way Copy Share Image
“In any situation, the person who can most accurately describe reality without laying blame will emerge as the leader, whether designated or… — Susan Scott Leadership Copy Share Image
“As a leader, you get what you tolerate. People do not repeat behavior unless it is rewarded.” — Susan Scott Habits Copy Share Image
“At Sundance, Robert Redford begins meetings by saying, “I am inviting you to influence me. I want to be different when this… — Susan Scott Robert Redford Copy Share Image
“If you are open, vulnerable, disclosing, more likely than not it will be reciprocated and walls will come down.” — Susan Scott Copy Share Image
“The truth will set you free - but first it may thoroughly irritate you.” — Susan Scott Truth Copy Share Image
“First Globals are ready to go anywhere, experience everything, and work and live in exotic places, and for them, family life takes… — Susan Scott Family life Copy Share Image
“The big deal is that if employees aren't engaged, your company will suffer.” — Susan Scott Big deal Copy Share Image
“Seeking out people with different views, different perspectives, different ideas is often challenging, because it requires us to set aside judgment and… — Susan Scott Different ideas Copy Share Image
“The world is changing. No matter what any of us is shopping for, we can find good products, good services, good solutions.… — Susan Scott Service Copy Share Image
“What is needed now is for leaders to become more open, more flexible, less egoistic and less hypocritical. We must loosen our… — Susan Scott Death Copy Share Image
“I talk about the purposes of fierce conversations. Interrogate reality. Provoke learning. Tackle tough challenges. Enrich relationships.” — Susan Scott Communication Copy Share Image
“Stop talking about inclusion and engagement and start including and engaging in every conversation, every meeting.” — Susan Scott Communication Copy Share Image
“The first thing the attendees saw when they walked in was a poster with the question “What are our mokitas?”—a Papua New… — Susan Scott Elephant in the room Copy Share Image
