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.

Others are Ahead of me. I am continually Challenged. My focus is Forward. The atmosphere is Affirming. I am often out of my Comfort Zone. I wake up Excited. Failure is not my Enemy. Others are Growing. People desire Change. Growth is Modeled and Expected.

Pride deafens us to the advice or warnings of those around us.

Relational skills are the most important abilities in leadership.

Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent.

Nobody can motivate himself in a positive direction by continually using negative words.

Leaders express feelings that other leaders sense.