When we know why we’re here as individuals and leaders, when our people know why they’re here, a sense of purpose carries us forward, and we can do what needs to be done. People want to work on big ideas that matter to them and make a difference. When they do, they find gold.

If there was no praise or criticism in the world, then who would you be?

The person who sweeps the floor should choose the broom.

Our success is directly related to our clarity and honesty about who we are, who we’re not, where we want to go, and how we’re going to get there.

Unfortunately, in many cases, the rule book goes way too far - it tries to tell people how to be instead of explaining what we're trying to do.. We need recipes, not rules.

Do it because it's right, not because it's right for your resume.