A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.

I look for what needs to be done. After all, that's how the universe designs itself.

Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself.

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

Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

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

I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles but today it means getting along with people.

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

To succeed in business it is necessary to make others see things as you see them.

Leaders must encourage their organizations to dance to forms of music yet to be heard.