“It is the capacity to develop and improve their skills that distinguishes leaders from followers.”

“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.”

“Silence - not dissent - is the one answer that leaders should refuse to accept.”

“Leaders are people who believe so passionately that they can seduce other people into sharing their dream.”

“Too many companies believe people are interchangeable. Truly gifted people never are. They have unique talents. Such people cannot be forced into roles they are not suited for, nor should they be. Effective leaders allow great people to do the work they were born to do.”

“Managers do things right. Leaders do the right thing.”

“Taking charge of your own learning is a part of taking charge of your life, which is the sine qua non in becoming an integrated person.”