There are leaders and there are those who lead. Leaders hold a position of power or influence. Those who lead inspire us.

When or if we "quote, unquote" do not like our work, it is probably because we do not feel safe where we go to work. So when you say, what can we do?, the irony is that the best thing we can do is, well one option, is to quit.

Communication is not about speaking what we think. Communication is about ensuring others hear what we mean.

If you hire people just because they can do a job, they'll work for your money, but if they believe what you believe, they'll work for you with blood and sweat and tears.

Studies show that over 80 percent of Americans do not have their dream job. If more knew how to build organizations that inspire, we could live in a world in which that statistic was the reverse - a world in which over 80 percent of people loved their jobs. People who love going to work are more productive and more creative. They go home happier and have happier families. They treat their colleagues and clients and customers better. Inspired employees make for stronger companies and stronger economies.

Failure is not tied to money; it is a mindset. Failure is when we accept the lot we are given.

If you sell what you do, you're a vendor. If you sell why you do it, you're a brand.