The hardest part is starting. Once you get that out of the way, you'll find the rest of the journey much easier.

When we have a clear sense of our destination, we can be flexible in the route we take to reach it.

Studies show that over 80 percent of Americans do not have their dream job. If more knew how to build organizations that inspire, we could live in a world in which that statistic was the reverse - a world in which over 80 percent of people loved their jobs. People who love going to work are more productive and more creative. They go home happier and have happier families. They treat their colleagues and clients and customers better. Inspired employees make for stronger companies and stronger economies.

Emails get reactions. Phone calls start conversations.

Those who lead inspire us Whether they are individuals or organizations, we follow those who lead not because we have to but because we want to.

I have to have an impact. That's what drives me to practice to make sure my words are clear and my stories are compelling. Right. Because it matters.

We should always choose to work with people we love. They are the ones who will watch our back and our future.