The greatest thing is, at any moment, to be willing to give up who we are in order to become all that we can be.

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

In the end, it is important to remember that we cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are.

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.

Trust cannot be bought or commanded, inherited or enforced. To maintain it, leaders must continually earn it.

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

History can't be left to fend for itself. For when it comes to history and beliefs and values, we turn our future on the lathe of the past.