Inability to make decisions is one of the principal reasons executives fail. Deficiency in decision-making ranks much higher than lack of specific knowledge or technical know-how as an indicator of leadership failure.

The real leader holds the power, not just the position.

Self-centered leaders manipulate when they move people for personal benefit. Mature leaders motivate by moving people for mutual benefit.

People who use time wisely spend it on activities that advance their overall purpose in life.

All of the people in my life whom I consider to be close friends or colleagues are good thinkers.

Life can be boring unless you put some effort into it.

The experience of pain or loss can be a formidably motivating force.

All good leaders are connectors. They relate well and make people feel confident about themselves and their leader.

Look at our society. Everyone wants to be thin, but nobody wants to diet. Everyone wants to live long, but few will exercise. Everybody wants money, yet seldom will anyone budget or control their spending.