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.

As a leader, the first person I need to lead is me. The first person that I should try to change is me.

Leaders determine the level of an organization.

Nothing is as hard as it looks; everything is more rewarding than you expect; and if anything can go right it will and at the best possible moment.

Leaders are less interested in their position and more interested in their positive impact on others.

If you want to make a positive impact, no matter how far-reaching, start at home. Treat your family members like treasures.

The highway of life is filled with flat squirrels that couldn't make a decision.