Some people are born good-looking. Some have the gift of gab. And some are lucky enough to be born smarter than the rest of us. Whether we like it or not, Mother Nature does not dole these characteristics out evenly.

If you look at the average age of a company on the Dow Jones index, it's something like 35 years or younger. In other words... success is no indication of longevity.

The true price of leadership is the willingness to place the needs of others above your own. Great leaders truly care about those they are privileged to lead and understand that the true cost of the leadership privilege comes at the expense of self-interest.

Communication is not about speaking what we think. Communication is about ensuring others hear what we mean.

Don't wait for perfection before you start. Start somewhere so you can have something tangible you can work to perfect.

When we are in groups, when we are surrounded by people who believe what we believe, trust emerges and our very survival and progress goes up.

Good leadership is always human. It takes time and energy. It is hard work. Which is why good leadership is so special when we find it.