Knowing how to do a job is the accomplishment of labor - showing others is the accomplishment of the teacher - making sure the work is done by others is the accomplishment of the manager - inspiring others to do better work is the accomplishment of the leader.

There is definitely a connection between finding your passion and reaching your potential. People ask me all the time, 'John, how do I know what I am meant to do in life?' The answer is really simple: Energy and Excellence. When you experience unbounded energy in what you are doing, when you are driven to excellence in your work and love what you do - then you can rest assured that you have found your passion and are definitely in pursuit of your full potential.

Every sailor knows that you can't sail a ship that isn't moving forward, strong leaders understand that to change direction, you first have to create forward progress.

Conflict is like cancer; early detection increases the possibility of a healthy outcome.

Commitment comes as a result of choice, not conditions.

One way to overcome our natural self-centeredness is to try to see things from other people's perspectives.

When you are full of pride on the inside, it makes you stiff, stubborn, and creates strife with others.