Pilots have their names painted just beneath the canopy of their aircraft. This gives the pilot a sense of ownership for his or her jet. What's more, like cars, each aircraft has its own personality, so it's important for a pilot to get to know and love his aircraft.

Studies show that over 80 percent of Americans do not have their dream job. If more knew how to build organizations that inspire, we could live in a world in which that statistic was the reverse - a world in which over 80 percent of people loved their jobs. People who love going to work are more productive and more creative. They go home happier and have happier families. They treat their colleagues and clients and customers better. Inspired employees make for stronger companies and stronger economies.

Givers advance the world. Takers advance themselves and hold the world back

The responsibility of leadership is not to come up with all the ideas but to create an environment in which great ideas can thrive.

Unhealthy cultures create addiction. Healthy cultures create social bonds.

We must be clear about where we’re going if we want anyone to help us get there.

The new is threatening to those who have mastered the old.