Trust is a function of two things: character and competence. Character includes your integrity, your motive and your intent with people. Competence includes your capabilities, your skills, and your track record. Both are vital.

Stop setting goals. Goals are pure fantasy unless you have a specific plan to achieve them.

Communication is the most important single activity of man.

Valuing differences is what really drives synergy. Do you truly value the mental, emotional, and psychological differences among people? Or do you wish everyone would just agree with you so you could all get along? Many people mistake uniformity for unity; sameness for oneness. One word--boring! Differences should be seen as strengths, not weaknesses. They add zest to life.

My behavior is a product of my own conscious choices based on principles, rather than a product of my conditions, based on feelings.

Despite all our gains in technology, product innovation and world markets, most people are not thriving in the organizations they work for.

You can retire from a job, but don't ever retire from making extremely meaningful contributions in life.