The ability to plan for what has not yet happened, for a future that has only been imagined, is one of the hallmarks of leadership.

Leaders know the importance of having someone in their lives who will unfailingly and fearlessly tell them the truth.

Create a compelling vision, one that takes people to a new place, and then translate that vision into a reality.

Too many companies believe people are interchangeable. Truly gifted people never are. They have unique talents. Such people cannot be forced into roles they are not suited for, nor should they be. Effective leaders allow great people to do the work they were born to do.

The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why.

Don't over-react to the trouble makers.

Listening to the inner voice - trusting the inner voice - is one of the most important lessons of leadership.