Following takes why. Transactions take what. It has to be real. It has to be the same for writing a book.

The strong bond of friendship is not always a balanced equation; friendship is not always about giving and taking in equal shares. Instead, friendship is grounded in a feeling that you know exactly who will be there for you when you need something, no matter what or when.

Republicans are completely befuddled by Obama's 'star power' and don't seem to have a clear or effective strategy to compete.

The leaders who get the most out of their people are the leaders who care most about their people.

There is a difference between running with all your heart with your eyes closed and running with all your heart with your eyes wide open.

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

I don't enjoy eating humble pie; it never tastes good. But I do appreciate it when it happens.