The more humble and transparent a leader is, the more effective he or she will be.

The law of diminishing intent says that the longer you delay doing something, the less probability you have of actually doing it.

When times are tough, vision is the first casualty. Before conditions can improve, it is the first thing we must recover.

Social media is new to me and I didn’t think I would like it, being very protective of my private space, but it’s nice to connect to the love and positive vibes folks have to share.

I might hatch an idea in my comfort zone, but to bring it to reality requires bravery.

Very simply, a platform is the thing you stand on to get heard. It’s your stage. But unlike a stage in a theatre, today’s platform is not built of wood or concrete or perched on a grassy hill. Today’s platform is built of people. Contacts. Connections. Followers.

When we are young, parents and teachers tell us we can do anything and become whatever we want. But as we grow older, these same people tell us we must be more realistic.

Part of the role of a thought leader is not to necessarily have all the answers – I certainly don’t – but it’s to be able to ask the right questions and the privilege of being able to lead the conversation.

You’re never as smart as you think you are when you are winning and never as dumb as you feel when you are losing.

However difficult, however scary, I had to live my truth. I chose to be more brave than I was afraid and am loving my life as a result.