Those of us who have been lucky enough to experience a calling in our work have a certain faith and peace of mind that it's exactly when we're supposed to be doing.

Social scientists have found that the fastest way to feel happiness is to practice gratitude.

Feeling good about your life, but not expressing a heartfelt 'thank you,' is like wrapping a gift for someone and never giving it to them.

Great leaders help their people see how they can directly impact the company's objectives and their own personal goals.

Maybe its time we get a toolbox that doesnt just count whats easily counted, the tangible in life, but actually counts what we most value, the things that are intangible.

Companies and leaders are role models - not just with the business community - but in the broader world.

The more we ignore our emotions, the more likely they are to wield a powerful influence over us.

We rigidify our self-image to portray a certain identity to the world, which is one of the key impediments to authenticity.

What one thing can you start counting today that will actually be meaningful in your life?

Every five years, I like to do a big birthday party. I had my 45th birthday with 75 friends in Marrakesh, Morocco.

Someone could be amazing at what they do, but if you don't like them, why bother hiring them?

The gift of life is a great grace.

Open all windows and let love come in.

You can be this super-successful woman who's smart and effective but still feminine. When I worked in finance, I didn't always think that was possible.

We all strive for safety, prosperity, comfort, long life, and dullness.

What is a house but a bigger skin, and a neighborhood map but the world's skin ever expanding?

I've always loved the fans in Scotland and have a little Scottish blood of my own.

The price of meat has just gone up and your old lady has just gone down.

It is a strange thing, but when you are dreading something, and would give anything to slow down time, it has a disobliging habit of speeding up.

You're not a little kid anymore. You need to make friends, get out of the house, and live your life.

If Britain were honest, which I dispute, she would then embrace all nations on terms of equality.