A major reason capable people fail to advance is that they don't work well with their colleagues.

In a completely rational society, the best of us would be teachers and the rest of us would have to settle for something else.

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

A guy named Charlie Beacham was my first mentor at Ford. He taught me the importance of the dealers, and he rubbed my nose in the retail business.

In the great undertakings, there is glory, even in failure.

I only wish I could find an institute that teaches people how to listen. Business people need to listen at least as much as they need to talk. Too many people fail to realize that real communication goes in both directions.

Here's what management is about: Pick good people and set the right priorities.