“You won't benefit from diverse perspectives if you aren't open to utilizing differences.”

“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.”

“Do you act the same in society as you do in private? Do you speak to everyone the same way?""No, no quite," I replied, wincing. "Of course. No one does. You put on one disguise for society. You put...”

“Your belief about others creates an unconscious behavior pattern in you which creates the reality!”

“It is the leaders job to lead by example and enforce the values and the behaviors to set the culture for any company or work group. Show me a company in rapid decline, and I will show you someone i...”

“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 favorite lecturer was Alan Bean, who flew on Apollo 12 and is one of the twelve guys who walked on the moon. After retiring from NASA, he became a painter. Alan's lecture was called "The Art of ...”

“Focus! (said a voice within me). We are here to craft emotions. To become a better person. Not to waste our serenity on someone who had a poor upbringing and are not taught manners.”

“I make love with a focus and intensity that most people reserve for sleep.”