A Better Way to Hire - Simon Sinek Flashcards
Great on paper
phrase
Meaning that something seems to be a good idea or plan when reading about it, but not good in reality
* That business plan looked great on paper, but it seems to be failing.
* These ideas look great on paper, but I doubt it’ll work in practice.
Making “quotation marks” in the air
explanation
Making “quotation marks” in the air
* He said he’ll “be here in 5 minutes”, but he’s always late…
* His “brilliant” idea caused all of these issues.
Ego
noun
Your idea of your own importance and ability
* There were too many big egos in the room to come to any agreement.
* His ego will lead to his destruction.
Ask oneself
verbal phrase
To think about something deeply
* You need to ask yourself if you really want to quit your job.
* She should really ask herself if this is the right choice.
See yourself doing something
verbal phrase
To imagine yourself doing something / achieving a particular goal in the future
* Can you really see yourself becoming a doctor one day?
* I can see myself being able to pass this test in the future.
Revealing
adjective
Showing something that was not previously known
* What he said during the interview was very revealing of his true character.
* Her actions are very revealing as to what she’s actually feeling.
A want ad
noun
A newspaper / online advertisement for a job
* I’m trying to reply to as many want ads as I can this week.
* We placed several want ads on that site before.
Versus
preposition
Used to compare two things / ideas, especially when you have to choose between them
* I’m debating studying medicine versus law for my major.
* We will discuss if we will continue working remotely versus going back to the office.
Turn someone on/off
verbal phrase
To cause interest / non interest in someone
* That advertisement will turn many on to our business.
* I think his actions turned everyone off in investing in his business.
Brutally honest
adverb - adjective
To be extremely honest with someone
* I have to be brutally honest with you, I think you need to get divorced as soon as possible.
* She was brutally honest with me about her past.
The good, the bad and the ugly
phrase
The good and bad parts of something
* I will tell you everything about my business, the good, the bad and the ugly…
* We know everything about his life, the good, the bad and the ugly.
A dungeon
noun
A dark / uncomfortable situation
* My apartment is so small, sometimes it feels like a dungeon in here.
* Their office always felt like being in a dungeon to me.
Dark days
noun
A time period of bad luck / negative situation
* It looks like we have some dark days ahead…
* Luckily they were able to get through those dark days.
Camaraderie
noun
Mutual trust and friendship among people who work together
* There is really a high level of camaraderie in this team.
* We really value camaraderie at this company.
