The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why.

One of the worst mistakes is to do nothing.

Possess the "Nobel Factor": Possess and constantly demonstrate optimism, faith, and hope. They create choices. I am reminded of an ancient Chinese proverb: "That the birds of worry and care fly above your head, this you cannot change; but that they build nests in your hair, this you can prevent."

I wanted the influence. In the end I wasn't very good at being a president. I looked out of the window and thought that the man cutting the lawn actually seemed to have more control over what he was doing.

Leaders should always expect the very best of those around them. They know that people can change and grow.

Great Groups need to know that the person at the top will fight like a tiger for them.

Companies which get misled by their own success are sure to be blind sided.