Team members who are not genuinely open with one another about their mistakes and weaknesses make it impossible to build a foundation for trust.

Success comes only for those groups that overcome the all-too-human behavioral tendencies that corrupt teams and breed dysfunctional politics within them.

If you’re not interested in getting better, it’s time for you to stop leading.

Choose your companions before you choose your road.

Great teams do not hold back with one another. They are unafraid to air their dirty laundry. They admit their mistakes, their weaknesses, and their concerns without fear of reprisal.

The vast majority of organizations today have more than enough intelligence, experience and knowledge to be successful. What they lack is organizational health.

. . . his biggest problem was his need for a problem.