Effective organizations put people in jobs in which they can do the most good. They place people -- and allow people to place themselves -- according to their strengths.

For the social ecologist language is not "communication." It is not just "message." It is substance. It is the cement that holds humanity together. It creates community and communication. ...Social ecologists need not be "great" writers; but they have to be respectful writers, caring writers.

The really important things are said over cocktails and are never done.

Innovation opportunities do not come with the tempest but with the rustling of the breeze.

Innovation is the specific tool of entrepreneurs, the means by which they exploit change as an opportunity for a different business or a different service.

The only definition of a leader is someone who has followers.

To improve communications, work not on the utter, but the recipient.