Integrity is important in building relationships. And is the foundation upon which many other qualities for success are built, such as respect, dignity, and trust.

Everyone you know and all the people you meet have the potential to be someone important in the lives of others.

Mistakes are the stepping stones to success.

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.

The best place for a leader isn't always at the top position. It is the place where they can serve the best and add the most value to other people.

I kept saying to myself, this is a calling that God has given me. And so with intention I said, "Okay I'm going to write books not only for the Christian community, but also for the secular community." I found it really rewarding because the last one to use my gifts and advantages to people who look at church as not on their radar screen at all, it gives me favor with - I do a lot with Fortune 500 companies now.

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.