Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.

If you want to tap into your discernment potential, work in your areas of strength.

Opportunity doesn't come to the door knocking. You've got to go out and look for it.

If you're in the habit of listening only to the facts and not the person who expresses them, change your focus - and really listen.

If you don't already have a mentor, go out and find one. If you can't get someone to help you in person, begin the process by reading books. That's where I got started. The main thing is to get the process under way.

As you interact with people, you certainly want to pay attention to the factual content of the conversation. But don't ignore the emotional content. Sometimes you can learn more about what's really going on by reading between the lines.

Leadership is influence

Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.

The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up.