A five minute call replaces the time it takes to read and reply to the original email and read and reply to their reply... or replies. And I no longer spend 20+ minutes crafting the perfect email - no need to.

My challenge is to make sure the things I say and the things I do remain consistent for as often and as long as possible. My why is to inspire people to do the things that inspire them so that together we can change our world. That's why I wake up every single day. I'm agnostic to the form it takes: I teach, I write, I speak, I advise.

The true value of networking doesn't come from how many people we can meet but rather how many people we can introduce to others.

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?

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

People will do as they are told by someone who outranks them, but they will only follow someone they believe in.

Good marketing offers us a view of the world. Bad marketing offers us a product to buy.