Givers advance the world. Takers advance themselves and hold the world back

Putting yourself first is not selfish. Quite the opposite. You must put your happiness and health first before you can be of help to anyone else.

Mergers are like marriages. They are the bringing together of two individuals. If you wouldn't marry someone for the 'operational efficiencies' they offer in the running of a household, then why would you combine two companies with unique cultures and identities for that reason?

You [should] persist even though there are some short-term stresses and even though there is some uncertainty, because it's the right thing to do.

There is a difference between listening and waiting for your turn to speak.

Leadership is not achieved by an individual. Leadership is bestowed by the group.

Great communicators don't just hear the words. Great communicators hear the meaning behind the words