As an entrepreneur, the latitude of failure and of success is directly correlated to people. I am growing more and more attentive to my first instincts, even if I can't justify them, as they apply to people.

The issue of women in the workplace is not a women's issue: it's an economic problem.

By saying that leaders - male or female - have to look or act a certain way to be respected as role models, we are not only hurting those individuals but also reinforcing rigid benchmarks for the next generation of passionate, aspiring leaders, who are watching.

Having women who are already successful take the leap of faith to help younger women is critical.

The purpose of a politician is to be a leader. A politician has to lead. Otherwise he's just a follower.

North Carolina's approach in crafting its law ensured the creation of the best possible law and, consequently, North Carolina is now the acknowledged leader in addressing predatory lending.

Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Father of the Republic, made it his great aim in his revolutionary leadership to secure freedom and equality of status for China among the nations of the world.

Even after such milestones as Kathryn Bigelow winning an Oscar, there still seem to be few women in leadership roles.