After living with their dysfunctional behavior for so many years, people become invested in defending their dysfunctions rather than changing them.

The major challenge of most executives is not understanding the practice of leadership - it is practicing their understanding of leadership.

After living with their dysfunctional behavior for so many years, people become invested in defending their dysfunctions rather than changing them.

Almost everyone I meet is successful because of doing a lot of things right, and almost everyone I meet is successful in spite of some behavior that defies common sense.

Leadership is providing inspiration and vision, then developing and empowering others to achieve this vision.

Never confuse acquiring degrees with wisdom.

Treat every piece of advice as a gift or a compliment and simply say, “Thank you.