If the manager really is the problem, try to get reassigned elsewhere in the organization or start looking for one in which you can play to your strengths.

No idea will work if people don't trust your intentions toward them.

What do we know to be important but are unable to measure?

I think a good business book has one coherent idea that is richly played out.

You shouldn't take pride in your natural talents any more than you should take pride in your sex, your race or color of your hair

Everyone can probably do at least one thing better than ten thousand other people.

The best way to find out whether you're on the right path? Stop looking at the path.