“The first step out of the gate has to be knowing where you want to end up. What do you really want from your company?”

“Your company really has to work for you before you’ll really work for your company.”

“What managers want most from companies they stop themselves from getting.What companies want most from managers they stop them from giving.”

“You don't have to fear your own company being perceived as human. You want it. People don't trust companies; they trust people.”

“What companies want most from their managers is what they most stop their managers from giving. What managers want most from their jobs is what they most stop themselves from getting.”

“It’s impossible for a company to get what it wants most if managers have to make a choice between their own values and company priorities.”

“Here’s what you need to know most about leadership: Lead your own life first. The only thing in this world that will dependably happen from the top down is the digging of your grave.”