Trust is the glue that holds an org together & the lubricant that moves it forward.

You have to create circumstances where your first-tier leader knows what you are trying to accomplish, because he is the one who's going to get it done.

My own experience is use the tools that are out there. Use the digital world. But never lose sight of the need to reach out and talk to other people who don't share your view. Listen to them and see if you can find a way to compromise.

It is the job of leaders to eliminate uncertainty.

The United States is still seen as the leader at the world that wants to be free.

You need to learn what people have done, but you need to learn where they have failed... Usually when they fail it is in the execution.

Always find different ways to accomplish the mission. Then run a counter-analysis and list the advantages and disadvantages. When you have done that, you are ready to make a decision.