Those who lead inspire us Whether they are individuals or organizations, we follow those who lead not because we have to but because we want to.
If you care, do something. If you don’t care, please stay out of the way of those who do.
Leadership is about making people feel safe. When someone feels heard, they feel safe.
True strength is the courage to admit our weaknesses.
Work hard to seem infallible and others will work to find our flaws. Admit our shortcomings and others will work to help us be infallible.
When we are selective about doing business only with those who believe in our WHY, trust emerges.
Trust doesn’t develop from always doing the right thing. Trust comes from taking responsibility when we do the wrong thing.
Greatness starts with a clear vision of the future.
The goal of life is not to have our lives mean something to ourselves. The goal of life is to have our lives mean something to others.
Innovation is not born from the dream, innovation is born from the struggle.
Spending time with the military certainly lends itself to some remarkable experiences, and I’ve been privileged to have had my share.
The most basic human desire is to feel like you belong. Fitting in is important.
Sometimes spending time with someone who is perceived as ‘successful’ can make us feel less successful.
Republicans are completely befuddled by Obama’s ‘star power’ and don’t seem to have a clear or effective strategy to compete.
Some people are born good-looking. Some have the gift of gab. And some are lucky enough to be born smarter than the rest of us. Whether we like it or not, Mother Nature does not dole these characteristics out evenly.
I don’t enjoy eating humble pie; it never tastes good. But I do appreciate it when it happens.
A friend is an emotional bond, just like friendship is a human experience.
When you explain to people what you’re trying to do, as opposed to just making demands or delegating tasks, you can build instant trust, even if it’s just for that short time you’re on the phone.
Money is a short-term result that incentivizes short-term decision making.
Great leaders are willing to sacrifice the numbers to save the people. Poor leaders sacrifice the people to save the numbers.