We are drawn to leaders and organizations that are good at communicating what they believe. Their ability to make us feel like we belong, to make us feel special, safe and not alone is part of what gives them the ability to inspire us.

The irony is that the best thing we can do is, well one option, is to quit job we don't like. You don't always have to quit, and quite frankly, option two is to try to help others solve the problem that you are struggling with.

There are leaders, and there are those who lead.

The goal is not simply to 'work hard, play hard.' The goal is to make our work and our play indistinguishab le.

Pilots have their names painted just beneath the canopy of their aircraft. This gives the pilot a sense of ownership for his or her jet. What's more, like cars, each aircraft has its own personality, so it's important for a pilot to get to know and love his aircraft.

Leaders volunteer to go first into danger. Their willingness to sacrifice for us is the reason we're inspired to follow.

TiVo and other digital recording devices have confounded advertisers. The ad industry sees the technology as a threat to their product.