Profile of a winning team - They play to win. They have a winning attitude. They keep improving. They make their teammates more successful.

To remain a credible leader, I must always work first, hardest, and longest on changing myself. This is neither easy nor natural, but it is essential.

When contemplating the pursuit of a dream or the start of a new venture, too many people are hesitant to begin because they can't comprehend the entire journey. If that's where you find yourself right now, don't expect to understand what it takes to get to the top. Just take the next step. There's no shame in starting small; in fact, if you don't start small, you'll probably never start at all.

If you're a leader, it's important to set aside time to quiet yourself and listen for God's direction.

Perhaps our greatest power in life is the power to choose. Without question, choices are the most determining factor in how our lives turn out.

My leadership began to take flight when I allowed myself to press people to change-whether they thanked me or cursed me.

You can change your life if you really want to. You can improve it, make it better. And it all starts with changing the way you think.