Be who you are. But be the very best communicator you can possibly be. To do that you must be willing to sacrifice what's comfortable-what has become part of your style-for the sake of what is effective.

Complexity is the enemy of clarity

Environments are the messages before the message.

Uncertainty is not an indication of poor leadership; it underscores the need for leadership.

Just as Jesus predicted, what originates in the secret place won't always remain a secret. ... How do we guard -- or maybe it would be more appropriate to say, guard against -- our hearts? How do we monitor what's going on in that secret place that has the potential to go public at any moment?

Without courage we will simply accumulate a collection of good ideas and regrets.

As a believer just because you gain more fame or authority doesn't mean anything, this means you have more feet to wash