A Leader is one who ventures and takes the risks of going out ahead to show the way and whom others follow, voluntarily, because they are persuaded that the leader's path is the right one-for them, probably better than they could devise for themselves.

The only test of leadership is that somebody follows.

Don't assume, because you are intelligent, able, and well-motivated, that you are open to communication, that you know how to listen.

On an important decision one rarely has 100% of the information needed for a good decision no matter how much one spends or how long one waits. And, if one waits too long, he has a different problem and has to start all over. This is the terrible dilemma of the hesitant decision maker.

Purpose and laughter are the twins that must not separate. Each is empty without the other.

Where there is not community, trust, respect, ethical behavior are difficult for the young to learn and for the old to maintain.

Behind every great achievement is a dreamer of great dreams.