Some of the strongest resistance to necessary change is the result of what Jim O'Toole has so aptly characterized as "the ideology of comfort and the tyranny of custom."

While great leaders may be as rare as great runners, great actors, or great painters, everyone has leadership potential, just as everyone has some ability at running, acting, and painting.

Frank Gehry designs buildings that make other architects half his age (he's 78) gasp with envy. Neotony is what makes him lace up his skates and whirl around the ice rink, while visionary buildings come to life and dance in his head.

Successful leadership is not about being tough or soft, sensitive or assertive, but about a set of attributes. First and foremost is character

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.

Leaders are people who believe so passionately that they can seduce other people into sharing their dream.

Great groups deliver great results. And for everyone involved in a great group, great work is its own reward.