Dividing an elephant in half does not produce two small elephants.

Collaboration is vital to sustain what we call profound or really deep change, because without it, organizations are just overwhelmed by the forces of the status quo.

In the absence of a great dream pettiness prevails. Shred visions foster risk taking, courage and innovation. Keeping the end in mind creates the confidence to make decisions even in moments of crisis.

Personal mastery is the discipline of continually clarifying and deepening our personal vision, of focusing our energies, of developing patience, and of seeing reality objectively.

In great teams conflict becomes productive.

Dividing an elephant in half does not produce two small elephants.

In a sluggish system, aggressiveness produces instability. Either be patient or make the system more responsive.