People will walk through fire for a leader that's true and human.

An organization's strategy is simply its plan for success. It's nothing more than the collection of intentional decisions a company makes to give itself the best chance to thrive and differentiate from competitors.

Politics is when people choose their words and actions based on how they want others to react rather than based on what they really think.

Choose your companions before you choose your road.

A core value is something you're willing to get punished for.

Trust is the foundation of real teamwork. And so the first dysfunction is a failure on the part of team members to understand and open up to one another. And if that sounds touchy-feely, let me explain, because there is nothing soft about it. It is an absolutely critical part of building a team. In fact, it’s probably the most critical.

The key ingredient to building trust is not time. It is courage.