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.

Understand stakeholder symmetry: Find the appropriate balance of competing claims by various groups of stakeholders.

Followers who tell the truth, and leaders who listen to it, are an unbeatable combination.

Leadership has become a heavy industry. Concern and interest about leadership development is no longer an American phenomenon. It is truly global. Though I will probably be in less demand, I wanted to move on.

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.

Growing other leaders from the ranks isn't just the duty of the leader, it's an obligation.

Excellence is a better teacher than mediocrity.