One of the best paradoxes of leadership is a leader's need to be both stubborn and open-minded. A leader must insist on sticking to the vision and stay on course to the destination. But he must be open-minded during the process.

Great leaders don't need to act tough. Their confidence and humility serve to underscore their toughness.

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

The big picture doesn't just come from distance; it also comes from time.

The value of our lives is not determined by what we do for ourselves. The value of our lives is determined by what we do for others.

If you want to feel happy, do something for yourself. If you want to feel fulfilled, do something for someone else.

You have to have a patience for exercise. You have to have a patience for college. You have to have a patience for relationships. Once the momentum gets going it takes on a life all of its own.