“The first step to solving any problem is to accept one’s own accountability for creating it.”

“To integrate one’s experiences around a coherent and enduring sense of self lies at the core of creating a user’s guide to life.”

“There will be plenty of other problems in the future. This is as good a time as any to get ahead of them.”

“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?”

“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.”

“Leadership creates performance in people because it impacts willingness; it’s a matter of modeling, inspiring, and reinforcing.”

“Who creates trust and higher purpose amongst their people and gets unparalleled levels of support for common goals.”