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.

One of the qualities that all the leaders have is a voracious appetite to learn whatever they do not as yet know and understand, coupled with an openness to new experiences.

Vision animates, inspires, transforms purpose into action.

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

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

All claims deserve consideration but some claims are more important than others.

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