People don't listen to understand. They listen to reply. The collective monologue is everyone talking and no one listening.

Whatever your present situation, I assure you that you are not your habits. You can replace old patterns of self-defeating behavior with new patterns, new habits of the effectiveness, happiness and trust-based relationships.

The roots of the problems we face in the world, in our national life, and in our family and personal lives are spiritual.

Be a function of your values rather than a function of the impulse or desire of any given moment.

The first principle of ethical power is Purpose. By purpose, I don't mean your objective or intention-something toward which you are always striving. Purpose is something bigger. It is the picture you have of yourself-the kind of person you want to be or the kind of life you want to lead.

To maintain the P/PC Balance, the balance between the golden egg (production) and the health and welfare of the goose (production capability) is often a difficult judgment call. But I suggest it is the very essence of effectiveness.

We develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and obstacles.