Great leaders never accept the world as it was and always work for the world as it should be.
Truly remarkable leadership is not just about motivating others to follow, it’s about inspiring them to become leaders themselves and setting the stage for even greater opportunities for future generations.
We need to move beyond the idea that girls can be leaders and create the expectation that they should be leaders.
The first step for a leader is to be right with yourself. Integrity is the basis of leadership.
You might not be able to control your circumstances but you can control your response to your circumstances.
We can’t live true to our set of values unless American educational system is strong. I really believe that if we don’t get that right we will not compete because we won’t believe that our people can compete, and we’ll turn inward. We won’t lead. That will be bad for the world.
Differences can be a strength.
Self esteem comes from achievements. Not from lax standards and false praise.
Life is full of surprises and and serendipity. Being open to unexpected turns in the road is an important part of success. If you try to plan every step, you may miss those wonderful twists and turns. Just find your next adventure-do it well, enjoy it-and then, not now, think about what comes next.
The essence of America – that which really unites us – is not ethnicity, or nationality or religion – it is an idea – and what an idea it is: That you can come from humble circumstances and do great things.