History can't be left to fend for itself. For when it comes to history and beliefs and values, we turn our future on the lathe of the past.

A whale is as unique as a cactus. But don't ask a whale to survive Death Valley. We all have special gifts. Where we use them and how determines whether we actually complete something.

In the end, it is important to remember that we cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are.

The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.

Leaders should be able to Stand Alone, Take the Heat, Bear the Pain, Tell the Truth, and Do What's Right

Trust grows when people see leaders translate their personal integrity into organizational fidelity. At the heart of fidelity lies truth-telling and promise-keeping.

The greatest thing is, at any moment, to be willing to give up who we are in order to become all that we can be.

We can teach ourselves to see things the way they ARE. Only with vision can we begin to see things the way they CAN BE.

The leader is the servant who removes the obstacles that prevent people from doing their jobs.

To be a leader means, especially, having the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who permit leaders to lead.

Jazz, like leadership, combines the unpredictability of the future with the gifts of individuals.

You will only attract what you think of.

Words are only containers like a canvas holds a painting.What’s in the essence of the words you convey through the sound of your voice?

Education reform has as its main purpose to make sure that the education delivered is of quality.

You had to look at it as sales, as costumer service. Costumer's alwasy right, you know? Service with a smile. Those type of things so it's just kinda in me. In my DNA.

Trusting people to pursue their own futures invariably provides better outcomes. Money goes where it is needed, rather than being absorbed by administration costs.

Your mantrum is the awareness of the dream - to enjoy and appreciate and have gratitude for all; neither to condemn nor to liberate, but to observe.

Of course, if you're gonna make movies, you gotta make movies, and I'm not gonna say no to a good role.

My mom. She really encouraged me. That's the trouble with education: Unless you have a really supportive parent, you get left behind.

Refuse to lose, Refuse to be defeated, Refuse to have regrets.

The birds of night peck at the first stars that flash like my soul when I love you.