When you explain to people what you're trying to do, as opposed to just making demands or delegating tasks, you can build instant trust, even if it's just for that short time you're on the phone.

A true friend is someone with whom protocol is no longer necessary.

The mind can be convinced, but the heart must be won.

If you talk about what you believe, you will attract those who believe what you believe.

Most politicians are not authentic.

The single best machine to measure trust is a human being. We haven't figured out a metric that works better than our own sort of, like, 'There's something fishy about you.'

No matter when or where, always bring your 'A' game, because you never know when it will open doors for you.