Happy is the person who knows what to remember of the past, what to enjoy in the present, and what to plan for in the future.

Nothing splendid was ever created in cold blood. Heat is required to forge anything. Every great accomplishment is the story of a flaming heart.

Praise does wonders for our sense of hearing.

Nothing lasts forever - not even your troubles.

Leaders establish the vision for the future and set the strategy for getting there.

At the most fundamental level, it is an honor to serve - at whatever type or size of organization you are privileged to lead, whether it is a for-profit or nonprofit. It is an honor to serve. Starting from that foundation, it is important to have a compelling vision and a comprehensive plan.

I could always score goals. I loved that feeling of having your team look to you, that feeling of leadership.

There once was a time when employers could be reasonably certain that college graduates had a basic sense of the world and, as a minimum, could write a coherent business letter. That is simply no longer the case, as some academic leaders appear ready to admit.