What's important to me is that I put messages out, whether it's a TED talk, whether it's a book.

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

Money is a short-term result that incentivizes short-term decision making.

Look down from as high as possible. Look ahead as far as you can see. Then decide what to do.

Leaders don't look for recognition from others, leaders look for others to recognize.

My sister made certain choices about the life she wanted. Those choices include a steady job, a husband and children. But balance and stability come at a cost. It is harder for her to be spontaneous. It is harder to just up and leave.

Truly effective and inspiring leaders aren’t actually driven to lead people; they are driven to serve them.