If you spend your life trying to be good at everything, you will never be great at anything.

the key to human development is building on who you already are

What great leaders have in common is that each truly knows his or her strengths - and can call on the right strength at the right time.

Although individuals need not be well-rounded, teams should be.

The lesson here is clear: If you want people to understand that you value their contributions and that they are important, the recognition and praise you provide must have meaning that is specific to each individual.

When we build on our strengths and daily successes — instead of focusing on failures — we simply learn more.

followers have a very clear picture of what they want and need from the most influential leaders in their lives: trust, compassion, stability, and hope

If we can find short-term incentives that are consistent with our long-term objectives, it is much easier to make the right decisions in the moment.

Our relationships with people are formed by small moments - and relationships are crucial in business.