Mergers are like marriages. They are the bringing together of two individuals. If you wouldn't marry someone for the 'operational efficiencies' they offer in the running of a household, then why would you combine two companies with unique cultures and identities for that reason?

It's better to do it than to talk about how perfect it could be.

A good leader shares information, even if they don't know the whole story. Without any information, people create their own, which causes fear and paranoia.

True love exists in business. It's when Employee and Employer are amazingly grateful to have each other. We should all have true love at work.

Hearing is listening to what is said. Listening is hearing what isn't said.

Systems and processes are essential to keep the crusade going, but they should not replace the crusade.

I need an army. I need people out there who are either preaching with me to different audiences that I can't get to or who are implementing the work and helping people actually learn their why or practice their why or implement their why because I don't do that.