There are three qualities a leader must exemplify to build trust: competence, connection, and character.

By far the hardest decision I've had to manage [was about my health]. Because I had 51 years of doing it wrong.

People's purpose in life is always connected to their giftedness.

I thought if I was open and honest, it would help the reader to get open and honest, and they also would realize sometimes when you write a book, people think you're an expert and that's not always true.

Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course. Don't ever underestimate the power of planning. You can't make your vision come to life unless you outline each goal-driven step at a time. And you can't reach your full potential unless you plan how to make the most of your purpose and passion. When you look around and see people who are the captains of their ship, invariably they have taken pains to chart their successful course through life.

Your emotions are making it difficult for you to accept hard decisions.

You can't build a relationship with everybody in the room when you don't care about anybody in the room.