If we want a better original idea, we must generate our own before we screen others' suggestions.

When you're dealing with an ambivalent relationship, you're constantly on guard, grappling with questions of trust.

The more I help out, the more successful I become. But I measure success in what it has done for the people around me. That is the real accolade.

Enemies make better allies than frenemies.

Most people believe that great leaders are distinguished by their ability to give compelling answers. This profound book shatters that assumption, showing that the more vital skill is asking the right questions…. Berger poses many fascinating questions, including this one: What if companies had mission questions rather than mission statements? This is a book everyone ought to read—without question.

People tend to have one of three 'styles' of interaction. There are takers, who are always trying to serve themselves; matchers, who are always trying to get equal benefit for themselves and others; and givers, who are always trying to help people.

Focus attention and energy on making a difference in the lives of others, and success might follow as a by-product.