Happiness does not simply happen to us. It's something that we make happen.

We have learned how to develop five-minute and even one-minute managers. But we would do better to ask ourselves what it takes to be an executive who helps build a better future.

...perhaps the most distinguishing trait of visionary leaders is that they believe in a goal that benefits not only themselves, but others as well. It is such vision that attracts the psychic energy of other people, and makes them willing to work beyond the call of duty for the organization.

Often we don't have a good notion of what our talents are, because we have never had a chance to try them out.

The task is to learn how to enjoy everyday life without diminishing other people's chances to enjoy theirs.

Without the capacity to provide its own information, the mind drifts into randomness.

A leader will find it difficult to articulate a coherent vision unless it expresses his core values, his basic identity...one must first embark on the formidable journey of self-discovery in order to create a vision with authentic soul.