Politics is when people choose their words and actions based on how they want others to react rather than based on what they really think.

Trust is knowing that when a team member does push you, they're doing it because they care about the team.

Remember teamwork begins by building trust. And the only way to do that is to overcome our need for invulnerability.

Great teams do not hold back with one another. They are unafraid to air their dirty laundry. They admit their mistakes, their weaknesses, and their concerns without fear of reprisal.

I don’t think anyone ever gets completely used to conflict. If it’s not a little uncomfortable, then it’s not real. The key is to keep doing it anyway

conflict is productive

Commitment is a function of two things: clarity and buy-in

Inspiration for what we produce comes from reading, observing the world of humans around us and also the animal kingdom

I don't think your missing pieces ever go inside you again once they go missing.

The purpose of life is to fulfill the will of God

Hain't we got all the fools in town on our side? And ain't that a big enough majority in any town?

Life is made up of desires that seem big and vital one minute, and little and absurd the next. I guess we get what's best for us in the end.

It takes time to develop a sense of humor, shared world views.

The first step is to believe that it's possible. Once I had a taste of success, you start to believe in it a little more.

It's always beautiful to see people striving to grow.

We, Jesus' followers, are the agents assigned to carry out God's will on earth. Too easily we expect God to do something for us when instead God wants to do it through us.

Money management has been a profession involving a lot of fakery - people saying they can beat the market, and they really can't.