Innovation is the lifeblood of an organization. Knowing how to lead and work with creative people requires knowledge and action that often goes against the typical organizational structure. Protect unusual people from bureaucracy and legalism typical of organizations.

Leadership is liberating people to do what is required of them in the most effective and humane way possible.

We can accomplish more together than we can alone.

Leadership is like third grade: it means repeating the significant things.

Jazz, like leadership, combines the unpredictability of the future with the gifts of individuals.

Leaders should leave behind them assets and a legacy.

We are alone, absolutely alone on this chance planet; and amid all the forms of life that surround us, not one, excepting the dog has made an alliance with us.