We told Stanley Roberts to go on a water diet, and Lake Superior disappeared.

I don't think leaders are born. Well, they're born; everybody's born, but I think leadership can be enhanced, they can be developed, and I think that it's important we do that, particularly with our youngsters.

Our children, our grandchildren, our students, our young athletes. We need to be pouring leadership principles into them constantly, and teaching, and instructing them how to become good leaders in the future.

There are many ways to study Walt Disney, but I think learning about Walt as a leader probably has had the biggest impact on me.

To live fully your well-read life -at any age- it is essential to take your selection of books seriously. When you drift from book to book, you're lulled into thinking that this lack of focus is right and natural - but it's as wrong as can be. Some serendipity in your reading is delightful, but if you wanted to build a house, would you wait for the materials to assemble themselves? - Steve Leveen

Great leaders have a heart for people. They take time for people. They view people as the bottom line, not as a tool to get to the bottom line.

As a leader you have to recognize that it all starts with you: your attitude, your commitment, your caring, your passion.