When pastors ask me if their people will buy this vision, I ask them two questions: "Have they bought into your leadership?" If they haven't, don't ever try to pass on a vision. Second, "Have you processed this vision correctly?"

Our attitudes cannot stop our feelings, but they can keep our feelings from stopping us.

If a leader cannot give you a clear picture of what he or she sees in the future, that person is not the leader of that organization.

The primary limitation in life is our low expectations for ourselves and others. When we expect minimum results, that's usually what we get.

The ultimate step in taking responsibility is making sure our actions line up with our words.

Our attitude is the primary force that will determine whether we succeed or fail.

The last decision I made was my health when I had a heart attack when I was 51.