Leadership is the ability of a single individual through his or her actions to motivate others to higher levels of achievement.

You can't talk about leadership without talking about responsibility and accountability...you can't separate the two. A leader must delegate responsibility and provide the freedom to make decisions, and then be held accountable for the results.

There are countless ways of achieving greatness, but any road to achieving one's maximum potential must be built on a bedrock of respect for the individual, a commitment to excellence, and a rejection of mediocrity.

A real leader has the ability to motivate others to their highest level of achievement; then gives them the opportunity and the freedom to grow.

We depend on you to do the right thing; right for both you and the company. It is no exaggeration to say that IBM's reputation is in your hands.

Good people need room to develop. They have to find their own voice . . . each IBMer is a businessperson working within the framework of the company structure.

First, there is the law. It must be obeyed. But the law is the minimum. You must act ethically.