Good is the enemy of great. That's why so few things become great.

People are not your most important asset....the right people are.

People need BHAGs - big hairy audacious goals.

The only way to remain great is to keep on applying the fundamental principles that made you great.

I've never found an important decision made by a great organization that was made at a point of unanimity. Significant decisions carry risks and inevitably some will oppose it. In these settings, the great legislative leader must be artful in handling uncomfortable decisions, and this requires rigor.

Don't be interesting - be interested.

Leaders who led their organizations quietly and humbly, were much more effective than flashy, charismatic high profile leaders.