You'll never see the president carry his own luggage, and why? Because even though we know he has luggage, it would reduce his stature if he was too much like us. We need to think of our leaders as being above us, even though they must still relate to us.
I have been inspired by Martin Luther King and how he inspired a movement. I have learned that a cause must be organic; if it is to have an impact it must belong to those who join the movement and not those who lead it.
In the military, they give medals for people who are willing to sacrifice themselves so that others may survive. In business, we give bonuses to people who sacrifice others.
Leadership is not about the next election, it's about the next generation.
No matter when or where, always bring your 'A' game, because you never know when it will open doors for you.
Whether individuals or organisations, we follow those who lead not because we have to, but because we want to. We follow those who lead not for them, but for ourselves.
All the great organizations in the world, all have a sense of why that organization does what it does.
Sometimes spending time with someone who is perceived as 'successful' can make us feel less successful.
The lives we live are a bit of a straight-hair vs. curly-hair thing. We often want what we don't have. In reality, it's not about better or worse; it's just perception.
I don't enjoy eating humble pie; it never tastes good. But I do appreciate it when it happens.
Bad leaders believe that they have to project control at all times.
Believing that your competition is stronger and better than you pushes you to better yourselves.
I love science fiction - always have.
The cost of leadership is self-interest.
Money is a short-term result that incentivizes short-term decision making.
If we care about the average working American, then Wal-Mart matters. A lot.