In this age of omniconnectedness, words like 'network,' 'community' and even 'friends' no longer mean what they used to. Networks don't exist on LinkedIn. A community is not something that happens on a blog or on Twitter. And a friend is more than someone whose online status you check.

Like a good parent can't also be his child's best friend, a leader with authority requires some separation from subordinates.

If we care about the average working American, then Wal-Mart matters. A lot.

When we have a clear sense of our destination, we can be flexible in the route we take to reach it.

The hardest part is starting. Once you get that out of the way, you'll find the rest of the journey much easier.

Entrepreneurs must be practical experts. They needn't set out to be subject matter experts in what they do; they must set out to solve a problem or pursue some cause or purpose greater than themselves.

You have to have a patience for college.