What you do simply proves what you believe.

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

It's important to slow down, every now and then, for no other reason than to call someone to say 'Hi.' It doesn't have to be a long conversation. Just calling out of the blue does more to let someone know you still care about them than nearly anything else.

For values or guiding principles to be truly effective they have to be verbs. It's not "integrity," it's "always do the right thing." It's not "innovation," it's "look at the problem from a different angle." Articulating our values as verbs gives us a clear idea - we have a clear idea of how to act in any situation.

Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress; working hard for somthing we love is called passion.

True strength is the courage to admit our weaknesses.

Spending time with the military certainly lends itself to some remarkable experiences, and I've been privileged to have had my share.