Followers have a very clear picture of what they want and need from the most influential leaders in their lives: trust, compassion, stability, and hope.

If you want people to understand that you value their contributions and that they are important, the recognition and praise you provide must have meaning that is specific to each individual.

The vast knowledge we have to prevent cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses is staggering.

When I was in kindergarten, I entered a competition and read 52 books in a week.

Even if people just change two or three things that they are able to sustain over time, it makes quite a difference eventually.

Buying experience such as going out to dinner or taking a vacation increases our own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others. Experiences last while material purchases fade.

Don’t worry about breaks every 20 minutes ruining your focus on a task. Contrary to what I might have guessed, taking regular breaks from mental tasks actually improves your creativity and productivity. Skipping breaks, on the other hand, leads to stress and fatigue.