No matter what our circumstances, our greatest limitation isn't the leader above us - it's the spirit within us.

Although it's admirable to be ambitious and hard-working, it's more desirable to be smart-working.

I think many people believe the best way they can help others is to criticize them, to give them the benefit of their 'wisdom.' I disagree. The best way to help people is to see the best in them.

Enlightenment writer and philosopher Voltaire likened life to a game of cards. Players must accept the cards dealt to them. However, once they have those cards in hand, they alone choose how they will play them. They decide what risks and actions to take.

How do leaders serve their people? They may pay good wages and treat employees with respect.

Working together precedes winning together...collaboration is multiplication.

The collective influence of you and the other leaders will bring the rest along. If this does not happen, divided interest and loyalty will occur within the group.