Peter Drucker being one of the most important influences because he has helped to think differently about organizational leadership and management. Frankly, I learn something of value from everyone I meet. My Harvard colleagues. My students. The executives I work with. For an eager student, which is what I am, there is so much to be learned from everyday experiences. I'm a sponge. Always will be.

Power is America's last dirty word. It is easier to talk about money - and much easier to talk about sex - than it is to talk about power.

The most radical thing we can do is connect people to one another. That starts conversations toward a vision for change.

Innovative organizations provide the freedom to act which arouses the desire to act.

I was determined to achieve the total freedom that our history lessons taught us we were entitled to, no matter what the sacrifice.

To stay ahead, you must have your next idea waiting in the wings.

Too many people let others stand in their way and don't go back for one more try.