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

In the end, your integrity is all you've got.

The story about GE that hasn't been told is the value of an informal place. I think it's a big thought. I don't think people have ever figured out that being informal is a big deal.

Real change agents comprise less than 10% of all business people.

Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly drive it to completion.

Drucker said: 'If you weren't already in this business, would you enter it today? And if not, what are you going to do about it?' ... Simple, right? But incredibly powerful.

Take time to get to know people. Understand where they are coming from, what is important to them. Make sure they are with you.