We don't mature momentarily, but over the long-term.

To help people believe they can achieve victory, put them in a position to experience small successes.

If you want to become a better listener, however you need to learn to direct that energy and attention positively by concentrating on the person you're with.

Find your vision, and let it guide you in all that you do. If you lack vision, look inside yourself. Draw on your natural gifts and desires.

Do not take the agenda that someone else has mapped out for your life.

Making matters worse is people's natural inclination to be easy on themselves, judging themselves according to their good intentions-while holding others to a higher standard and judging them by their worst actions.

When problems confront successful leaders, they get excited about the opportunity.