Every human emits unconscious vocal undertones that determine who the leader is in the room.

The questionnaire is a simple first step toward becoming more self-aware.

Emotions are charismatic. Focused emotions are very charismatic. To lead people with charisma, you need to take charge of and focus your emotions.

The whole reason to study (and learn to control) body language is to have that support (rather than undercut) your message.

Being embarrassed means that you're human, and we like you better for it

Storytelling sticks in the mind because it attaches emotions to events, and that's the way we remember things. If you don't tell stories, no one will remember what you say.

Mirror neurons make human empathy possible.

Indeed, we learn far more from our mistakes than our successes.

The key is to become aware of how you are signaling your presence in meetings, conversations, speeches - everywhere you show up. Then you can take charge of them.

The world is a very big place and there are many wonderful people in with ideas you haven't thought about. Talk to them, find out what they're thinking, so that you can be the best person you can be.

The unconscious mind governs our decision-making, and much of our communications. It's imperative, if you want to be a successful leader, to become aware of these key human actions.

News is only the first rough draft of history.

War and preparations for war have acquired a kind of legitimacy.

It requires as much to tell the truth as to conceal it.

The US Constitution only guarantees your rights as a citizen, it doesn't guarantee happiness. It may take work, but if you have your rights, happiness is very possible.

Always buy your straw hats in the Winter

You have an obligation to challenge your fans and your viewers.

I had tears coming out of my eyes. And it was the characters that got me there.

I have always been fascinated with guns. I grew up in America so granted, it is part of our heritage and it is written into the laws of how this country is run.

I have to experience all the ghastly, bottomless depths for life for myself; it's for that reason that I went to war, and for that reason I volunteered.

The ocean is our life support system. No blue, no green. It's really a miracle that we have got a place that works in our favor.