You can't lead others to places you don't want to go yourself. If you don't feel a burning passion for something, how in the world can you inspire and encourage others to share it?

We have to recognize that however smart we are, we're not smarter than everyone else combined. . . . We can't lose sight of the fact that no matter how important our own contributions are, we couldn't have gotten anywhere without the help and hard work of lots of other people.

Challenge is the opportunity for greatness. People do their best when there is an opportunity to change how things currently stand. Maintaining the status quo facilitates mediocrity. Those who embrace this practice do not wish to rest on their laurels. They motivate others to exceed their limits and look for innovative ways to improve the organization.

You must unite your constituents around a common cause and connect with them as human beings.

If we're going to be authentic in our leadership, we will have to be willing to serve, and we have to be willing to suffer.

The best way to lead people into the future is to connect with them deeply in the present.

Leaders must know where they are going if they expect others to willingly join them on the journey.