I go into every meeting, into every room and for every speech understanding the standard deviation, the Bell Curve. I know there are about 10-15 percent of people in the room, who say, "I've been trying to say this for years. Finally. I agree. Yes, yes, yes." I know there are about 15 percent of the people in the room who think I'm an idiot, who think I don't know what I'm talking about, who think I'm naive or I have oversimplified everything. The majority who are open to the ideal.

Leadership is not about the next election, it's about the next generation.

Pure pragmatism can't imagine a bold future. Pure idealism can't get anything done. It is the delicate blend of both that drives innovation.

Emails get reactions. Phone calls start conversations.

Spending time with the military certainly lends itself to some remarkable experiences, and I've been privileged to have had my share.

If we inspire people, they will give us more than we asked for. If we manipulate them, they will give us exactly what we paid for

There are only two ways to influence human behavior: you can manipulate it or you can inspire it.