A while back, I came across a line attributed to IBM founder Thomas Watson. If you want to achieve excellence, he said, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work.

Want to accomplish something, any-damn-thing? Sharpen your political skills!

WORK ON YOUR STORY! He/she who has the best story wins! In life! In business! The White House!

An ability to embrace new ideas, routinely challenge old ones, and live with paradox will be the effective leader's premier trait.

Leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders.

If future competitiveness depends on treating people as an important part of the institution, the least respectful thing I can imagine doing to a human being is asking him to urinate in a cup.

If you love your company and love what you do, you will serve your customers better-period!