Leaders have followers. The primary role of a leader is to convey to those followers a sense of purpose, vision, and mission.

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.

Another rule I have is: Don't let your ego get tied up in a policy dispute. Otherwise, if things don't go your way, you can end up breaking a relationship with somebody with whom you can't afford to break.

We are not dictating. We are not telling them [Saudi Arabia] how they should do it or who they should look like. We are their friends. We have mutual interests and we will help them in any way that is possible.

With vision only, you get no follow-through. With enforcers only, the vision is realized but leaves a lot of wreckage.

Fit no stereotypes. Don't chase the latest management fads. The situation dictates which approach best accomplishes the team's mission.

Let me blow that up for you again.