Leadership is an active, living process. It is rooted in character, forged by experience, and communicated by example.

The roots of effective leadership lie in simple things, one of which is listening. Listening to someone demonstrates respect; it shows that you value their ideas and are willing to hear them.

Heroism is not blind courage: it is selfless action. it is knowing the odds are stacked against you, but feeling that you must do what you do for the good of others.

The words a leader speaks are important, of course. But how they're delivered can make all the difference, especially in tough times.

Three things a leader or manager should be thinking: What's happening? What's not happening? and What can I do to influence the outcome?

People who believe in themselves and in a cause greater than themselves can achieve great things-as long as they have a well-intentioned leader to point them in the right direction.

Solution = Conflict + Collaboration

Communication comes with practice. As a leader you must speak the truth; listen for understanding; and learn from what you hear and do not hear.

Leadership is the behavior each of us exerts when we take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

Focusing on one's own purpose is a matter of considering what you want to do, why you want to do it, and how you will do it. Easy questions, but they do provide deep thought.

Leadership embraces activism; it is the outcome of a purposeful pursuit of goals.

I can't tell you how terribly glad I am that you're going to be all right, " George said, rather thickly. "I...I wouldn't know how to act without a twin.

There is always going to be evil as long as goodness lives on.

But some people, and especially very young people, don’t think anything’s worth believing unless it’s hard to believe.

Let's have a moment of silence for all the chubby Asian dudes that are getting 'Gangnam style!' yelled at them by bros around the world.

My movies are okay, but they're not my specials.

I can't think of anything that I turned down that became big and successful.

For all we know Of what the blessed do above Is, that they sing, and that they love. While I listen to thy Voice.

Happiness is reverence for all life.

If you see me coming, better step aside. A lotta men didn't, a lotta men died.

The deepest rivers make least din, The silent soule doth most abound in care.