Leadership is an active role; 'lead' is a verb. But the leader who tries to do it all is headed for burnout, and in a powerful hurry.

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A strong economy begins with a strong, well-educated workforce.

A strong economy begins with a strong, well-educated workforce.

Leadership offers an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, no matter what the...

Leadership offers an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, no matter what the...

A renewed commitment to the freedom and opportunity of our people is the touchstone of...

A renewed commitment to the freedom and opportunity of our people is the touchstone of...

We must renew our efforts to keep our communities safe, from the dangers of terrorists...

We must renew our efforts to keep our communities safe, from the dangers of terrorists...

It is the solemn obligation of a leader always to be a leader. Even when...

It is the solemn obligation of a leader always to be a leader. Even when...

Families are the tie that reminds us of yesterday, provide strength and support today, and...

Families are the tie that reminds us of yesterday, provide strength and support today, and...

Americans no longer look to government for economic security; rather, they look to their portfolios.

Americans no longer look to government for economic security; rather, they look to their portfolios.

Government can't create wealth, but it can create the conditions for private enterprise to flourish.

Government can't create wealth, but it can create the conditions for private enterprise to flourish.

Government frequently has a problem recognizing perception versus reality.

Government frequently has a problem recognizing perception versus reality.

As a governor, I am naturally inclined to focus on the domestic side of protecting...

As a governor, I am naturally inclined to focus on the domestic side of protecting...

While one party may possess the levers of power, one party does not possess a...

While one party may possess the levers of power, one party does not possess a...

It will take years to bring Iraq the democracy it deserves.

It will take years to bring Iraq the democracy it deserves.

Ideally the world would look like Davos, where there's more security than we can even...

Ideally the world would look like Davos, where there's more security than we can even...

All the faith and good will in the world is wasted without direction.

All the faith and good will in the world is wasted without direction.

In this new century, our commitment to family and to faith, to community and opportunity,...

In this new century, our commitment to family and to faith, to community and opportunity,...

This year, we must address the Colorado Paradox. We have more college degrees per capita...

This year, we must address the Colorado Paradox. We have more college degrees per capita...

If you ask me to compromise on principle, I will get out the veto pen.

If you ask me to compromise on principle, I will get out the veto pen.

Our American story, for generations, is of a people who seek to move forward. A...

Our American story, for generations, is of a people who seek to move forward. A...

I believe the Patriot Act strikes the right balance needed to protect our freedom and...

I believe the Patriot Act strikes the right balance needed to protect our freedom and...

Freedom is contagious. That's why despots fear it so much.

Freedom is contagious. That's why despots fear it so much.