“People need to feel safe to be who they areto speak up when they have an idea, or to speak out when they feel something isn't right.”

“When people feel trusted, they'll begin to understand they are contributors--and you'll get great ideas and happy people.”

“The key to handling conflict is to make sure people understand it's okay to have an opposing view.”

“The natural result of utilizing different perspectives is that people are more engaged because they feel their opinions are important.”

“Perceive conflict as positive, creative, and issue driven. Don't allow personal attacks.”

“Train leaders in behaviors that promote trust and respect. Bust existing silos and focus on whats best for the project.”

“Collaboration is an inside-out mindset. It has to start on the inside, with the Heart.”

“When your heart is right, you want to bring out the best in others.”

“Collaboration has no hierarchy. The Sun collaborates with soil to bring flowers on the earth.”

“My parents' work ethic amazed me. How could they put in such long hours, day after day?Part of the reason was to keep the family going - to keep me going. I realized that, although we had different...”

“We were very different, and we disagreed about a lot of things, but he was always so interesting, you know?”

“We were more alike than any of the others, neither of us quite human and both hated by the two species we drifted between.”

“If you are interested in equality at all costs, you should never have gone looking for your power in the first place. Holding authority with integrity is more important than making others feel good.”

“If you want to get good in Leadership, you probably should start reading the bible.”

“I dont see myself being special; I just see myself having more responsibilities than the next man. People look to me to do things for them, to have answers.”