Leadership defines what the future should look like, aligns people with that vision, and inspires them to make it happen despite the obstacles.

The central issue is never strategy, structure, culture, or systems. The core of the matter is always about changing the behavior of people.

Effective leaders help others to understand the necessity of change and to accept a common vision of the desired outcome.

The rate of change is not going to slow down anytime soon. If anything, competition in most industries will probably speed up even more in the next few decades.

Leaders establish the vision for the future and set the strategy for getting there.

Without credible communication, and a lot of it, the hearts and minds of others are never captured.

A higher rate of urgency does not imply ever-present panic, anxiety, or fear. It means a state in which complacency is virtually absent.

We learn best - and change - from hearing stories that strike a chord within us.

Changing behavior is less a matter of giving people analysis to influence their thoughts than helping them to see a truth to influence their feelings.

Anyone in a large organization who thinks major change is impossible should probably get out.

Never underestimate the magnitude of the power of the forces that reinforce the status quo.

It is very difficult to live among people you love and hold back from offering them advice.

The unique character of political activity lies, quite literally, in its publicity.

Science knows only one commandment - contribute to science.

Damn where my roof just go? Top slipped off like Janet at the Super Bowl.

The secret to the fountain of youth is to think youthful thoughts.

Working for a just distribution of the fruits of the earth and human labor is not mere philanthropy. It is a moral obligation.

Stand by what you believe in. People who mind won't matter and people who matter won't mind it

I heard black people sing and the emotion was overwhelming to me. The power of that with all the built in sorrow and joy was just overwhelming to me as a little kid. It was the real deal.

To the stupidity of men, " Dakota said, raising a glass. "And my brother, who is their king.

I may not have been the greatest president, but I've had the most fun eight years.