Maria and Michelle continue their book series this week by taking a deep dive into
The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. Recommended to our hosts at a conference a couple years ago, this is a book that they both have positive reviews for, and which they analyze here today to demonstrate how it can prove beneficial to you as well.
They begin by looking at some of their favorite parts of the book, including its analysis of the equality piece within organizations, and their own observations of leadership failure and systemic issues in this area. They go on to explore the concepts of consistency, equality, and sameness, as well as flat organizations and equality within them, and their own roles as agents of change and consultants. Maria and Michelle finish up with one of the other aspects of the book which really speaks to them – the concept of multitasking – and their hearty recommendations of the book for listeners to read and challenge themselves. Far from the mixed reviews that last week’s selection received, The One Thing is, according to our experts, a worthwhile resource for all, and today you’ll learn precisely why.
The Finer Details of This Episode:
Quotes:
“In the world of achievement, everything doesn't matter equally. Equality is a lie.”
“We use words like a quality to create generalizations, because we're trying to simplify the conversation. But what we do when we generalize stuff like that, is we strip away what does matter.”
“One of the things I do like about it, in this section, is that he doesn't wimp out and go with a simplified answer. It's like he really digs in and explains things in a way that you can actually use it and apply it to your life.”
“But if your people leader isn't giving you the opportunity, and you don't have those opportunities because they're always going to their one person or one resource, and they're always pivoting there, then you don't have the opportunity to become an equal.”
“I’m definitely a ‘pay for performance’ person.”
“Organizationally, there are systemic issues that keep certain groups from improving the quality of their lives based on how the system is created.”
“The system is broken in many corporate establishments.”
“I think it's just critical…that everybody identifies where the gaps are in their organization, and takes a look at how they can continue making adjustments.”
“We’re challengers of the status quo as it relates to HR.”
“I could not agree with him more that multitasking is ridiculous.”
“The way he lays out these chapters, and the way he explains it is pretty helpful for anyone reading it.”
“I think it's a great book. It's a great read for anybody from a business perspective.”
“I have nothing but good reviews for this book, for sure.”
“I'd recommend it so that you could challenge yourself and try to read it and interpret it in a way that's a little bit different.”
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