Spontaneity is an infinite number of rehearsed possibilities.

Executives owe it to the organization and to their fellow workers not to tolerate nonperforming individuals in important jobs.

In the Western tradition, we have focused on teaching as a skill and forgotten what Socrates knew: teaching is a gift, learning is a skill.

As to the idea that advertising motivates people, remember the Edsel.

To succeed in this new world, we will have to learn, first, who we are. Few people, even highly successful people, can answer the questions, Do you know what you're good at? Do you know what you need to learn so that you get the full benefit of your strengths? Few have even asked themselves these questions.

Management and entrepreneurship are only two different dimensions of the same task. An entrepreneur who does not learn how to manage will not last long. A management that does not learn to innovate will not last long.

Don't solve problems. Pursue opportunities.