Want balance in your life? Then sure, get your own act together, but don't forget four powerful disciplines of execution in your team and organization.

Principles don't die. They aren't here one day and gone the next. They can't be destroyed by fire, earthquake or theft. Principles are deep, fundamental truths, classic truths.

I believe that the habit of constant reading of good books and scholarly periodicals and magazines in many disciplines is vital to give a larger perspective and to constantly sense the interdependent nature of life.

Values determine behavior; Principles determine the consequences of behavior.

To Retain those who are present, be loyal to those who are absent.

Organize and execute around priorities.

True leadership is moral authority, not formal authority. Leadership is a choice, not a position. The choice is to follow universal timeless principles, which will build trust and respect from the entire organization. Those with formal authority alone will lose this trust and respect.