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.

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

I used to think that running an organization was equivalent to conducting a symphony orchestra. But I don't think that's quite it; it's more like jazz. There is more improvisation.

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.

Trust resides squarely between faith and doubt.

Leaders are people who do the right thing; managers are people who do things right.

This duality, making yourself better while teaching and developing others' judgment capabilities, is the key to leadership that is both productive and principled.