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

Some in management positions operate as if they are in a tree of monkeys. They make sure that everyone at the top of the tree looking down sees only smiles. But all too often, those at the bottom looking up see only asses.

If you're looking for a New York Times best-seller, I may or may not give you that.

Most people think leadership is about being in charge. Most people think leadership is about having all the answers and being the most intelligent person or the most qualified person in the room. The irony is that it is the complete opposite. Leadership is about empowering others to achieve things they did not think possible. Leadership is about pointing in the direction, articulating a vision of the world that does not yet exist. Then asking help from others to insure that vision happens.

Believing that your competition is stronger and better than you pushes you to better yourselves.

Managers watch over our numbers, our time and our results. Leaders watch over us.

Work requires effort. Things we love to do feel effortless. Only do the things you love and you'll never have to work again.