Stretch targets energize. We have found that by reaching for what appears to be the impossible, we often actually do the impossible; and even when we don't quite make it, we inevitably wind up doing much better than we would have done.

A leader's job is to look into the future and see the organization, not as it is, but as it should be

An organization's ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage.

Never miss out on an opportunity like a good recession.

In the future, those who are not coaches will not be promoted.

You are not a leader to win a popularity contest-you are a leader to lead.

Your goal, in other words, should be to make your bosses smarter, your team more effective, and the whole company more competitive because of your energy, creativity, and insights.