The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell.

It is, after all, the responsibility of the expert to operate the familiar and that of the leader to transcend it.

If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right.

The secret of my success is a two word answer: Know people.

Go as far as you can see when you get there, you'll be able to see farther.

A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.

The real leader has no need to lead - he is content to point the way.

Give whatever you are doing and whoever you are with the gift of your attention.

Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out.

People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything.