See the long view: By all means "plant the corn, milk the cows, and feed the horses" but always keep the eventual "harvest" in mind.

The learning person looks forward to failure or mistakes. The worst problem in leadership is basically early success.

Possess the "Nobel Factor": Possess and constantly demonstrate optimism, faith, and hope. They create choices. I am reminded of an ancient Chinese proverb: "That the birds of worry and care fly above your head, this you cannot change; but that they build nests in your hair, this you can prevent."

Leaders must earn the trust of their teams, their organizations, and their stakeholders before attempting to engage their support.

If I had to reduce the responsibilities of a good follower to a single rule, it would be to speak truth to power.

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

Every great group is an island... but an island with a bridge to the mainland.