You are your own raw material. When you know what you consist of and what you want to make of it, then you can invent yourself.

There are two ways of being creative. One can sing and dance. Or one can create an environment in which singers and dancers flourish.

Encourage dissent: Leaders should have associates who have contrary views, who are devil's advocates, "variance sensors" who can tell them the difference between what is expected and what is really happening, between what they want to hear and what they need to hear. There are too many naked emperors running around today.

Charisma is the result of effective leadership, not the other way around.

Leadership is a function of knowing yourself, having a vision that is well communicated, building trust among colleagues, and taking effective action to realize your own leadership potential.

Trust is the lubrication that makes it possible for organizations to work.

All great leaders constantly seek new information and new ways of thinking.