Change without continuity is chaos. Continuity without change is sloth-and very risky.

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

When we think about the people with whom we work, people on whom we depend, we can see that without each individual, we are not going to go very far as a group. By ourselves, we suffer serious limitations. Together we can be something wonderful.

Understanding the diversity of our gifts enables us to begin taking the crucial step of trusting each other.

A whale is as unique as a cactus. But don't ask a whale to survive Death Valley. We all have special gifts. Where we use them and how determines whether we actually complete something.

A friend of mine characterizes leaders simply like this: Leaders don't inflict pain. They bear pain.

The signs of outstanding leadership appear primarily among the followers. Are the followers reaching their potential? Are they learning? Serving? Do they achieve the required results? Do they change with grace? Manage conflict?