“Leadership is about whats right for the organization, not what feels right for the leader.”

“Holding your team accountable to do the jobs theyre being paid to do is not being mean; its being a manager, and thats your job.”

“Leaders move among the various stages each day. But effective leaders move among the right stages at the right times.”

“You cant effectively move up to the next stage of leadership yourself until your current stage leadership skills are solid and are being developed in your team members so they can take over as you ...”

“How much of your time, at your hourly rate, is wasted each year because youre cleaning up after your employees and fixing issues theyve created or havent resolved themselves?”

“What is the cost of replacing and bringing up to speed one of your managers, supervisors, or front-line employees who left because they were frustrated with your organizations leadership?”

“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.”

“In most cases being a good boss means hiring talented people and then getting out of their way.”

“My soul, sir? I haven't got one. The management doesn't allow them.”

“Never be satisfied with less than your very best effort. If you strive for the top and miss, you'll still 'beat the pack.”