“Political skills are essential career competencies to get ahead and stay ahead.”

“Understanding who you are is critical for your career advancement. Self-awareness helps you get ahead.”

“As a leader, its critical to take the time to reflect in order to create a powerful vision for the company.”

“When you feel good about the value you offer the organization, communicating and demonstrating your value to others is much easier.”

“Successful leaders know how to line up support for their initiatives and create the right environment for change and innovation.”

“Observe the behavior of your environment carefully for clues as to what is acceptable and rewarded.”

“Many people spend more time looking at their failures than focusing on their successes.”

“Dont blame others. it wont make you a better person.”

“Becoming a great leader doesnt mean being perfect. it means living with your imperfections.”

“If you hire people just because they can do a job, theyll work for your money. But if you hire people who believe what you believe, theyll work for you with blood and sweat and tears.”

“My model for business is The Beatles. They were four guys who kept each other kind of negative tendencies in check. They balanced each other and the total was greater than the sum of the parts. Tha...”

“Dont worry, Im not quitting. Ive decided Im going to stay andmake his life a living hell while I run his business into the ground.--Kim to Abe”

“One of the best ways to influence people is to make them feel important.”

“We never know which lives we influence, or when, or why.”

“Musics the soundtrack of my life and has been since I was a teenager. Theres always music. If Im not playing it, Im listening to it. With my writingsometimes it inspires a story, sometimes it highl...”