We live with them every day, and they come so easily to us that they cease to be precious.

You shouldn't take pride in your natural talents any more than you should take pride in your sex, your race or color of your hair

Innovation and best practices can be sown throughout an organization - but only when they fall on fertile ground.

It remains true that great managers recognize individualities and focus on developing strengths rather than weaknesses. Great leaders, in sharp contrast, recognize what is (or could be) shared in common - a vision, a dream, a mission, whatever - and inspire others to join them in the given enterprise.

Clarity is the answer to anxiety. Effective leaders are clear.

Too many companies waste time trying to eliminate their employees' weaknesses when, in fact, they should concentrate on developing their strengths.

There is no shortage of mechanisms by which to measure almost anything.