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

One must not be afraid of a little silence. Some find silence awkward or oppressive. But a relaxed approach to dialogue will include the welcoming of some silence. It is often a devastating question to ask oneself, but it is sometimes important to ask it - 'In saying what I have in mind will I really improve on the silence?

Nothing much happens without a dream. For something really great to happen, it takes a really great dream.

Servant leadership always empathizes, always accepts the person, but sometimes refuses to accept some of the person's effort or performance as good enough.

The only test of leadership is that somebody follows.

Ego can’t sleep. It micro-manages. It disempowers. It reduces our capability. It excels in control.

The most serious failure of leadership is the failure to foresee