Science sometimes falls short when trying to fathom the depths of our essence - and our inspiration comes from that essence.

Authenticity is the alignment of head, mouth, heart, and feet - thinking, saying, feeling, and doing the same thing - consistently. This builds trust, and followers love leaders they can trust.

People are motivated by fear, but they are not inspired by it. Everything that inspires us comes from love.

Leadership is not a formula or a program, it is a human activity that comes from the heart and considers the hearts of others. It is an attitude, not a routine.

Excellence in our society is less a product of conflict and hostility than of collaboration.

Great leadership is about human experiences, not processes.

We live under the illusion that organizations are 'them' when, in reality, they are 'us.' If we wish to work in evolved organizations, we must each be the first to start the journey.

Followers are the customers of the Higher Ground Leader, who strives to meet or exceed the outer and inner needs of followers.

Keep trying hard because there is always a next time.

Life is magical. If life had no magic, it would be tragic.

In love, we have to dare everything if we really love.

For intelligent people, action often means escape from thought, but it is a reasonable and a wise escape.

Sometimes not having any idea where we’re going works out better than we could possibly have imagined.

Chefs, as a whole, say yes to any project, fundraiser, or tasting because they have such a generous spirit.

I can't laugh, be happy, present myself at any prize and also win on the centre court.

It's ok to say I don't know. Realizing this earlier in my career would have put me more at ease.

There's a cardinal rule that you don't talk about sharks. If you don't see it, it's not there.

I got my first Charvet knit tie when I was 15. I actually stole it from my father. I love them because you can wear them day to night. They're French and preppy and have been around since the 1800s.