Strategic leaders must not get consumed by the operational and tactical side of their work. They have a duty to find time to shape the future.

Bad leaders make you feel bad about yourself. Good leaders make you feel good about them. The best leaders make you feel good about yourself. The great leaders are like the best conductors — they reach beyond the notes to reach the magic in the players.

The qualities that get a man into power are not those that lead him, once established, to use power wisely.

… the best way to win was to not need to win. The best performances are accomplished when you are relaxed and free of doubt.

Leadership is a series of behaviors rather than a role for heroes.

Four-fifths of all our troubles would disappear, if we would only sit down and keep still.