Power is the ability to get things done.

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I was determined to achieve the total freedom that our history lessons taught us we...

I was determined to achieve the total freedom that our history lessons taught us we...

The Martha Stewart trial makes clear how far women have risen in the business world....

The Martha Stewart trial makes clear how far women have risen in the business world....

The commune movement is part of a reawakening of belief in the possibilities for utopia...

The commune movement is part of a reawakening of belief in the possibilities for utopia...

People often resist change for reasons that make good sense to them, even if those...

People often resist change for reasons that make good sense to them, even if those...

Leaders must pick causes they won't abandon easily, remain committed despite setbacks, and communicate their...

Leaders must pick causes they won't abandon easily, remain committed despite setbacks, and communicate their...

Too many people let others stand in their way and don't go back for one...

Too many people let others stand in their way and don't go back for one...

A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal...

A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal...

The goal of winning is not losing two times in a row.

The goal of winning is not losing two times in a row.

Mindless habitual behavior is the enemy of innovation.

Mindless habitual behavior is the enemy of innovation.

One of the symptoms of a losing streak is a turnover of top executives. It's...

One of the symptoms of a losing streak is a turnover of top executives. It's...

People often resist change for reasons that make good sense to them, even if those...

People often resist change for reasons that make good sense to them, even if those...

Ambivalence about family responsibilities has a long history in the corporate world.

Ambivalence about family responsibilities has a long history in the corporate world.

Leaders must wake people out of inertia. They must get people excited about something they've...

Leaders must wake people out of inertia. They must get people excited about something they've...

No is always an easier stand than Yes.

No is always an easier stand than Yes.

To stay ahead, you must have your next idea waiting in the wings.

To stay ahead, you must have your next idea waiting in the wings.

Creativity is a lot like looking at the world through a kaleidoscope. You look at...

Creativity is a lot like looking at the world through a kaleidoscope. You look at...

I've been looking at companies that are on a positive path vs. a negative path...

I've been looking at companies that are on a positive path vs. a negative path...

The boomers' biggest impact will be on eliminating the term 'retirement' and inventing a new...

The boomers' biggest impact will be on eliminating the term 'retirement' and inventing a new...

Companies used to be able to function with autocratic bosses. We don't live in that...

Companies used to be able to function with autocratic bosses. We don't live in that...

A great idea is not enough.

A great idea is not enough.