I believe that our very survival depends upon us becoming better systems thinkers.

Without reflection, we go blindly on our way.

There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.

When we seek for connection, we restore the world to wholeness. Our seemingly separate lives become meaningful as we discover how truly necessary we are to each other.

Very great change starts from very small conversations, held among people who care.

Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful.

I think a major act of leadership right now, call it a radical act, is to create the places and processes so people can actually learn together, using our experiences

I think we have to notice that the business processes we use right now for thinking and planning and budgeting and strategy are all delivered on very tight agendas.

[A]ll change, even very large and powerful change, begins when a few people start talking with one another about something they care about.

It's not differences that divide us. It's our judgments about each other that do.

Leadership is a series of behaviors rather than a role for heroes.

You are not the writer. You are the story being told from The Writer.

Surround yourself with positive people.

TRUTHFUL, adj. Dumb and illiterate.

When you do consolidation, you get rid of flying and you get rid of routes.

Assume that everybody can see what you are doing and then live your life that way - you will find that generally you are treated right.

Not only must Americans admire Israel, there can be no doubt that we have an interest in, and special responsibility for, that valiant nation.

Low inflation and government prudence may be harmful for economic development.

I was not allowed to take notes but my friend and I memorised those two and a half pages. Most people talked to me because of the warning. They knew this book was not going to be the official line.

Do not wait for me to do something for your rights. It's your world and you can change it.

The masters say if you create an auspicious condition in your body and your environment then meditation and realization will automatically arise.