Authority never matches responsibility. That's one of the great myths and delusions of all times. Winning managers and individual performers at all levels know that effectiveness means building your own network and creating your own authority. Those who succeed always reach far beyond formal deputation, take initiatives, and take the heat when things go awry. That's true in the military in times of war, true for 200 person manufacturing firms, and true at giant automakers or software companies.

Integrity may be about little things as much or more than big ones.

And remember: Everything in business is a paradox. To be excellent, you have to be consistent. When you're consistent, you're vulnerable to attack. Yes, it's a paradox. Now deal with it!

Listen to Everyone. Ideas come from everywhere

You can't live life without an eraser.

A passive approach to professional growth will leave you by the wayside.

Leadership is about tapping the wellsprings of human motivation - and about fundamental relations with one's fellows.