The best way to find out whether you're on the right path? Stop looking at the path.

There's something unique and different that makes a leader, and it's not about creativity or courage or integrity.... A leader's job is to rally people toward a better future.

You cannot learn very much about excellence from studying failure.

As with all catalysts, the manager's function is to speed up the reaction between two substances, thus creating the desired end product. Specifically, the manager creates performance in each employee by speeding up the reaction between the employee's talent and the company's goals, and between the employee's talent and the customer's needs.

The secret to living a strong life is right in front of you, calling to you every day. It can be found in your emotional reaction to specific moments in your life.

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

If you want execution, hail only success. If you want creativity, hail risk, and remain neutral about success.