The youth thing never really, from my vantage point, slowed me down. I think the harder audience for me to gain acceptance from was the career diplomatic corps that worked with and for me in the Africa Bureau.

Change doesn't happen with people sitting on their behinds, getting lazy.

The kids are Job One. So, to be quite candid, if they need me, I do my utmost to make sure I'm there.

Thirty years ago, about 80% of a company's assets resided in its plant and equipment, with 20% in the knowledge of its people. Today, the reverse is true. The knowledge of our staff is our principal asset

President Obama has got the most moderate temperament.

All of us as citizens have to be consumers and judges.

President Obama is funny, he's thoughtful, he's challenging, he's fun to work with - and it's been an extraordinary privilege.