Facts are neutral until human beings add their own meaning to those facts. People make their decisions based on what the facts mean to them, not on the facts themselves. The meaning they add to facts depends on their current story … facts are not terribly useful to influencing others. People don’t need new facts—they need a new story.

The greatest competitive advantage is to allow your employees to be part of something. Something bigger than what you're doing.

Allow your team to incorporate giving into their life through their job. Not only do employees stay around a lot longer, they do a lot more good.

I don't get jet lagged that much. I'm so used to traveling and being in different places every day that I can sleep anywhere.

One day, when I own a house, I'll keep a library full of books. Books are different from other possessions-they're more like friends.

The most important things are actually the easiest to obtain: great friends, good food, and a decent bottle of wine.

Your backpack is a part of your identity as a student.