Recognize and respect mutual self-interests, then build creative collaborations to serve them.

Our tendency to create heroes rarely jibes with the reality that most nontrivial problems require collective solutions.

In order to serve its purpose, a vision has to be a shared vision.

Government is like an onion. To understand it, you have to peel through many different layers. Most outsiders never get beyond the first or second layer.

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

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

Vision animates, inspires, transforms purpose into action.