If I Had To Sum Up In One Word The Qualities That Make Up A Good Manager, I'd Say Decisiveness.

If you set a good example you need not worry about setting rules.

I'm still not sure what is meant by good fortune and success. I know fame and power are for the birds. But then life suddenly comes into focus for me. And, ah, there stand my kids.

I forgot to shake hands and be friendly. It was an important lesson about leadership.

From what I've seen, you either get grounded in that kind of positive thinking early on in life or you don't. Establishing priorities and using your time well aren't things you can pick up at the Harvard Business School. Formal learning can teach you a great deal, but many of the essential skills in life are the ones you have to develop on your own.

What is it that you like doing? If you don't like it, get out of it, because you'll be lousy at it.

No matter what you've done for yourself or for humanity, if you can't look back on having given love and attention to your own family, what have you really accomplished?