Pay attention to those employees who respectfully ask why. They are demonstrating an interest in their jobs and exhibiting a curiosity that could eventually translate into leadership ability.

Good intentions aren't enough. People have good intentions when they set a goal to do something, but then they miss a deadline or other milestone.

Worrying about the past or the future isn't productive. When you start chastising yourself for past mistakes, or seeing disaster around every corner, stop and take a breath and ask yourself what you can do right now to succeed.

"You learn when you listen. You earn when you listen - not just money, but respect.

You're a lot better off being scared than being bored.

Life is series of opportunities. The often neglected fact of life is that opportunities multiply as you take advantage of them.

Failures don't plan to fail; they fail to plan.