Learning cannot be disassociated from action.

Scratch the surface of most cynics and you find a frustrated idealist — someone who made the mistake of converting his ideals into expectations.

Many in positions of authority lack the capabilities to truly lead. They are not credible. They do not command genuine respect. They are not committed to serve. They are not continually learning and growing. They are not wise.

In great teams conflict becomes productive.

Business has a way of talking about how to create value, which is in some way isn't bad... We just need to start thinking about if the value we want to create is consistent with all social and environmental well being.

A learning organization is an organization that is continually expanding its capacity to create its future.

One possibility for difficulties innovating is that most people really donÕt care about innovation.