Nothing is more dramatic than a well-placed pause.

The most exciting business ideas fit on the back of an airplane napkin.

Clutter forces the brain to consume energy. Create uncluttered environments instead.

New research into cognitive functioning - how the brain works - proves that bullet points are the least effective way to deliver important information.

Successful presentations are understandable, memorable, and emotional

True leaders inspire people to a bigger vision.

Neuroscientists are finding that what passes as a typical presentation is usually the worst way to engage your audience.

The most inspiring leaders are those who... inspire the rest of us to be our best selves and to match our skills with our passions. They give us confidence to pursue our dreams.

In writing and speaking, three is more satisfying than any other number.

Storytelling is not something we do. Storytelling is who we are.

...I want it to be as easy as breathing for you to say yes.

If you want me to swim fast, you have to let me enjoy my life.

I have vocal trouble from time to time associated with sleep or wine! Or from sleeping in a bunk the size of a coffin and breathing in bus air conditioning all day.

When [Republicans] say they can reduce taxes and trim deficits at the same time, they are either deluded or deceptive, and they are playing voters for fools.

A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group - that's teamwork.

I’ve been to the Mountaintop

Everything changes in every genre, whether it's pop, rock or country.

Never underestimate the stimulation of eccentricity.

Prophet Mohammed would have no objection to The Satanic Verses.