Believe in what you do, because you may have to do it for a long time before it catches on.

Whining isn't a scalable solution.

The one path that never works is the most common one: doing nothing at all.

It’s okay. Let your ego push you to be the initiator. But tell your ego that the best way to get something shipped is to let other people take the credit. The real win for you (and your ego) is seeing something get shipped, not in getting the credit when it does.

Turn strangers into friends. Turn friends into donors. And then do the most important job: Turn your donors into fundraisers.

If you're not uncomfortable in your work as a leader, it's almost certain you're not reaching your potential as a leader.

Understanding the mythology of your partner, your customer and your audience is far more important than watching the instant replay of what actually happened.