The bottomline in leadership isn't how far we advance ourselves but how far we advance others.

Good leaders must communicate vision clearly, creatively, and continually. However, the vision doesn't come alive until the leader models it.

Thinking is hard; that's why so few do it.

Achievement comes to someone when he is able to do great things for himself. Success comes when he empowers followers to do great things with him. Significance comes when he develops leaders to do great things for him. But a legacy is created only when a person puts his organization into the position to do great things without him.

Exceptionally hard decisions can deplete your energy to the point at which you finally cave in. If you mentally crumble and degenerate into negative thinking, you'll magnify the problem to the point where it can haunt you.

The best leaders realize their success depends on their people.

Family and friendships are two of the greatest facilitators of happiness.

Every person has a longing to be significant; to make a contribution; to be a part of something noble and purposeful.

When you are full of pride on the inside, it makes you stiff, stubborn, and creates strife with others.