The Quotable Manager: Inspiration for Business and Life

by Joel Weiss

A good quote can capture the essence of an idea or teaching and tell it in a few words-concisely and with impact. The Quotable Manager takes simple, meaningful, and easy-to-remember quotes, puts them right at the fingertips of today's busy managers and leaders, and becomes an excellent resource when a thoughtful word is needed.
More than 600 quotes are collected from a diverse pool of leaders and historical figures including Thomas Edison, Albert...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1586857681
• ISBN13: 9781586857684
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

My cup of tea

My very positive rating of it is, of course, highly subjective. So, to help your purchase decision, below please find some of my favorite quotes for your reference:- There is no future in any job. The future lies in the man who holds the job. - George Crane There are no menial jobs, only menial attitude. - William John Bennett There are only 3 colors, 20 digits, and 7 notes; It's what we do with them that's important. - Ruth Ross Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all others. - Winston Churchill The secret of patience is to do something else in the meantime. - Spanish Proverb Today's preparation determines tomorrow's achievement. - Unknown Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not likeyou. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I may not forget you. - William Arthur Ward Most of the successful people I've known are the ones who do more listening than talking. - Bernard Baruch There is nothing wrong with the men possessing riches. The wrong comes when riches possess men. - Billy Graham

Life Experience as Quotes

"Follow your instincts, that's where true wisdom manifests itself." ~Oprah Winfrey The Quotable Manager is a wonderful collection of high-quality quotes for business managers and anyone seeking to advance in life through wisdom gained by those who have lived through a wide variety of experiences. The quotes are divided into logical chapters: Attitude, leadership, perseverance, patience, managing, trust, faith, fairness, planning, career, success, failure, integrity, initiative, focusing, innovation, self-discipline, communication, effort and change. I love the first two pages where a poem by Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) immediately presents inspiration. The famous individuals featured in the chapters include: Margaret Thatcher, Winston Churchill, Bill Gates, Albert Einstein, Oprah Winfrey and many more. "You have two choices in life: You can dissolve into the mainstream or you can be distinct. To be distinct, you must be different. To be different, you must strive to be what no one else but you can be." ~Alan Ashley-Pitt As I read through this wonderful book I wrote down about 10 quotes I wanted to keep close at hand. There is also a lovely ribbon marker so you can keep your place while reading through this collection of inspiring quotes. This would make a perfect gift for your boss, friends, business leaders and anyone who wants to be more successful. ~The Rebecca Review

Great Resource

If you ever struggled looking for the perfect quote to emphasize a point or at times look for inspiration in the words of some of our greatest leaders, this is the book for you!!! Not only is this book jammed full of inspirational quotes, but it is organized by topic, so it is a very useable reference book. It also has mini biographies on historical figures who have been a part of world history. It makes a great gift for seasoned leaders or fresh out of school graduates.

the managers friend

every manager should have this book. It is motivational, instructional,easy to read ,helpful in your writing and speaking. Best of all it is inspirational.A book for everyone to learn in small bites and fun to read.