Throughout history, great leaders have known the power of humor.
The great leaders are like the best conductors - they reach beyond the notes to reach the magic in the players.
Great leaders know that adversity produces the greatest opportunities in life.
Great leaders help their people see how they can directly impact the company's objectives and their own personal goals.
Many of our nation's great leaders began their careers at a service academy. I encourage anyone interested in a rewarding college experience or military career to apply as soon as possible.
Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt, to offer a solution everybody can understand.
We always want our leaders to be great leaders.
I have Chinese blood in me... I am not ashamed to admit that perhaps the great leaders of our country all have Chinese blood.
Great leaders are not proverbial fence sitters. They judge. They opine. They challenge. They fight for their vision.
One of the lessons of leadership worth emphasizing is that you want to get to know other great leaders and take their advice. At some point in your development, it's only people who've been in the seat of having to be leaders who can help you in a deep way.
