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Remarkable

Proven Insights to Accelerate Your Career

David Kronfeld

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The Nature of Business Success+
Career Advancement Strategy+
Handling Mistakes+
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Question 1 of 6
Why is IQ considered a poor predictor of success in the business world, according to the text?
  • A. Business requires mastering complex abstract models rather than practical skills.
  • B. Business problems rarely have black-and-white solutions and rely heavily on practical experience.
  • C. People with high IQs often lack the ambition needed to compete in corporate environments.
  • D. Academic institutions fail to teach the specific software tools used in modern business.
Question 2 of 6
How does the author categorize 'hard work' and 'competence' in the context of career advancement?
  • A. They are sufficient conditions that guarantee a promotion.
  • B. They are necessary but not sufficient conditions for success.
  • C. They are outdated concepts in modern team-based environments.
  • D. They are less important than having a high IQ.
Question 3 of 6
What is the recommended strategy for making sure your peers recognize your intelligence?
  • A. Proactively explain your thought process during every team meeting.
  • B. Claim credit for your team's successes so management notices your leadership.
  • C. Make a habit of doing smart things and trust that your peers will notice.
  • D. Politely point out the flaws in your colleagues' ideas to demonstrate your expertise.
Question 4 of 6
According to the author's experience, why is covering up a mistake at work so damaging?
  • A. It usually leads to a direct loss of company revenue.
  • B. It destroys your credibility and makes it impossible for people to trust you.
  • C. It results in immediate termination under most corporate policies.
  • D. It prevents you from receiving a year-end financial bonus.
Question 5 of 6
How should effective managers handle mistakes made by their team members?
  • A. Punish the mistake immediately to establish a standard of excellence.
  • B. Ignore the mistake to protect the employee's ego and self-image.
  • C. Implement a policy where mistakes are not punished, but lying about them is.
  • D. Publicly highlight the error so the whole team can learn from it.
Question 6 of 6
When articulating disagreement, what technique does the author suggest using to disarm your conversation partner?
  • A. Formulate your criticism as a question rather than a direct statement that they are wrong.
  • B. Use a loud and authoritative voice to project confidence in your alternative idea.
  • C. Avoid praising their contribution so they don't get mixed signals about their performance.
  • D. Point out exactly where their logic failed using data and black-and-white facts.

Remarkable — Full Chapter Overview

Remarkable Summary & Overview

Remarkable (2021) is a playbook for professionals looking to advance their careers. It’s not about getting ahead by any means, though. Covering topics like self-promotion, mistakes, and disagreements, it makes a compelling case that the best way to move forward is by staying humble and working with – and for – your team. 

Who Should Listen to Remarkable?

  • Managers and leaders
  • Entrepreneurs and self-starters 
  • Team players

About the Author: David Kronfeld

David Kronfeld is a venture capital investor and telecommunications expert with over 40 years of experience. A graduate of the Wharton School of Business, Kronfeld was a senior manager at Booz Allen before moving on to Boston Capital Ventures, where he served as a general partner. The founder of JK&B, a Chicago-based investment firm, he currently works as an independent consultant and investor.

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