Many people seem to think that success in one area can compensate for failure in other areas. But can it really?... True effectiveness requires balance.

The only way we can handle change around us is to know what is changeless about ourselves

We value the clock for its speed and efficiency. The clock has its place, efficiency has its place, after effectiveness. The symbol of effectiveness is the compass a sense of direction, purpose, vision, perspective, and balance. But the empowerment process itself is not efficient.

Management works in the system; leadership works on the system.

I find most meetings are a waste of time, because they are so ill-prepared and there's little opportunity for true synergy in producing better solutions than what anyone originally thought of. So I work hard to only attend those meetings that have strategic importance and miss all kinds of other seemingly urgent meetings.

Interdependence is a choice only independent people can make

You can't talk your way out of a problem you behaved your way into!