We are not trapped in what the science of management says we can do. We are capable of doing what the art of leadership says is possible.

First you train the followers to accomplish the mission. Second, you resource them: Make sure that they have the tools to do the job. Third, you reward them: You give them medals or bonuses.

What could be more important than equipping the next generation with the character and competence they need to become successful

Have a vision; but it's not enough to have a vision, you have to communicate that vision to others. You have to communicate it to people who work with you and for you. You have to communicate it to the world leaders with whom you come in touch.

Maybe we don't put our young people in situations often enough where they're allowed to fail. When you fail you gain experience, and with enough experience, you don't fail as often.

I have never seen a good organization where the standards weren't high.

None of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows.