Great things are accomplished by talented people who believe they will accomplish them.

Embrace error: Create an atmosphere in which prudent risk taking is strongly encouraged.

Effective leaders make a full commitment to be a learner, to keep increasing and nourishing their knowledge and wisdom.

The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range perspective.

The new leader is one who commits people to action, who converts followers into leaders, and who may convert leaders into agents of change.

Ineffective leaders often act on the advice and counsel of the last person they talked to.

Servant leadership teaches us that you have to lay your cards on the table.