I had 10 to 12 close buddies who I played ball with all the way from elementary to high school. That is where I learned to compete.

If we lose sight of people, we lose sight of the very purpose of leadership.

If you're a leader, people's lives should be better because of the influence you've had along the way.

Remember that mentor leadership is all about serving. Jesus said, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).

I've always tried to coach people the way I would like to be coached; positively and encouragingly rather than with criticism and fear ... I've tried to be as fair as possible.

The Lord has a plan. We always think the plans are A, B, C and D, and everything is going to be perfect for us and it may not be that way, but it's still His plan.

No excuses. No explanations.