People will do as they are told by someone who outranks them, but they will only follow someone they believe in.

Actions speak louder than words. All companies say they care, right? But few actually exercise that care.

If our leaders are to enjoy the trappings of their position in the hierarchy, then we expect them to offer us protection. The problem is, for many of the overpaid leaders, we know that they took the money and perks and didn’t offer protection to their people. In some cases, they even sacrificed their people to protect or boost their own interests. This is what so viscerally offends us. We only accuse them of greed and excess when we feel they have violated the very definition of what it means to be a leader.

Reality will always prevail so why help it? Be an idealist and see what happens.

I've been dogmatic to use myself as a case study.

Champions are not the ones who always win races - champions are the ones who get out there and try. And try harder the next time. And even harder the next time. 'Champion' is a state of mind. They are devoted. They compete to best themselves as much if not more than they compete to best others. Champions are not just athletes.

Babe Ruth was not afraid to strike out. And it was this fearlessness that contributed to his remarkable career.