Intimacy is at the heart of competence. It has to do with understanding, with believing, and with practice. It has to do with the relationship to one's work.

We see a decline of civility, and, sadly, it’s often modeled by the very people from whom we have the least right to expect it.

A team of giants needs giant pitchers who throw good ideas but every pitcher needs an outstanding catcher. Without giant catchers, the ideas of the giant pitchers may eventually disappear.

When trust permeates a ministry, great things are possible, not the least of which is an opportunity to reach the ministry's potential.

There may be no single thing more important in our efforts to achieve meaningful work and fulfilling relationships than to learn to practice the art of communication.

The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.

To be a leader means, especially, having the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who permit leaders to lead.