“Great leaders and great organizations are good at seeing what most of us can’t see. They are good at giving us things we would never think of asking for.”

We last longer if we compete against ourselves for the good of others instead of competing against others for the good of ourselves.

Leadership is a choice. It is not a rank.

Optimism is the light at the end of a dark tunnel.

Communication is not about speaking what we think. Communication is about ensuring others hear what we mean.

Great leaders are willing to sacrifice the numbers to save the people. Poor leaders sacrifice the people to save the numbers.

Humans are social animals. We seek belonging. We feel safer in a tribe than alone. But not all tribes are healthy.

The leaders who get the most out of their people are the leaders who care most about their people.

When we tell people to do their jobs, we get workers. When we trust people to get the job done, we get leaders.

Life is beautiful not because of the things we see or do. Life is beautiful because of the people we meet.

A boss wants to pay for results, an employee wants recognition for effort. If a boss recognizes effort, they will get even better results.

Most people ignore opportunities because they see only danger. Entrepreneurs ignore danger because they see only opportunities.

The hardest part is starting. Once you get that out of the way, you’ll find the rest of the journey much easier.

Listening is not understanding the words of the question asked, listening is understanding why the question was asked in the first place.

We’d achieve more if we chase the dream instead of the competition.

A leader must be inspired by the people before a leader can inspire the people.

we are here to give

When we give ourselves in love we become our most vulnerable. We are never safe. We become open to disappointment and hurt.

I’d give my right arm to be ambidextrous.

Always appreciate yourself of how far you have come & give yourself some credit.

If you give flowers to others, you will not be left empty-handed. The fragrance will stay in your hands.

All giving is asking, and all asking is an asking for love.

Keep reminding yourself of where you’re headed by giving yourself the love & values you deserve.

The feeling of awed wonder that science can give us is one of the highest experiences of which the human psyche is capable.

Give yourself and everyone else some grace for being human.