Effective leaders help others to understand the necessity of change and to accept a common vision of the desired outcome.

Good communication does not mean that you have to speak in perfectly formed sentences and paragraphs. It isn't about slickness. Simple and clear go a long way.

Most US corporations today are over-managed and under-led. They need to develop their capacity to exercise leadership.

We learn best - and change - from hearing stories that strike a chord within us.

Producing major change in an organization is not just about signing up one charismatic leader. You need a group - a team - to be able to drive the change. One person, even a terrific charismatic leader, is never strong enough to make all this happen.

Leadership defines what the future should look like, aligns people with that vision, and inspires them to make it happen despite the obstacles.

Most people don't lead their own lives - they accept their lives