Authenticity is about imperfection. And authenticity is a very human quality. To be authentic is to be at peace with your imperfections. The great leaders are not the strongest, they are the ones who are honest about their weaknesses. The great leaders are not the smartest; they are the ones who admit how much they don't know. The great leaders can't do everything; they are the ones who look to others to help them. Great leaders don't see themselves as great; they see themselves as human.

Look down from as high as possible. Look ahead as far as you can see. Then decide what to do.

I don't hire any companies or ask any of my friends to write reviews for me on Amazon when I have a book come out so they can drive up my ratings on Amazon. I don't have a publicist.

Focus on long term success but be willing to make short term adjustments to get there

We'd achieve more if we chase the dream instead of the competition.

Corporate culture matters. How management chooses to treat its people impacts everything - for better or for worse.

No matter when or where, always bring your 'A' game, because you never know when it will open doors for you.