Pure pragmatism can't imagine a bold future. Pure idealism can't get anything done. It is the delicate blend of both that drives innovation.

The goal of life is not to have our lives mean something to ourselves. The goal of life is to have our lives mean something to others.

Listening is not understanding the words of the question asked, listening is understanding why the question was asked in the first place.

My sister made certain choices about the life she wanted. Those choices include a steady job, a husband and children. But balance and stability come at a cost. It is harder for her to be spontaneous. It is harder to just up and leave.

You have to have a patience for college.

My job is to preach and preach and preach.

Leadership is neither a rank nor a title. It is a choice. The choice to provide care and protection for those for whom we are responsible.