I don't believe in censorship in any form.
Managers are trained to make incremental, programmatic improvements. They aren't trained to lead large-scale change.
Never underestimate the power of the mind to disempower.
Over the years I have become convinced that we learn best - and change - from hearing stories that strike a chord within us. . . Those in leadership positions who fail to grasp or use the power of stories risk failure for their companies and for themselves.
Great leadership does not mean running away from reality. Sometimes the hard truths might just demoralize the company, but at other times sharing difficulties can inspire people to take action that will make the situation better.
I'm impatient. Typically people think they know all about change and don't need help. Their approach tends to be more management-oriented than leadership-oriented. It's very frustrating.
In an ever changing world, you never learn it all, even if you keep growing into your 90s.
The strong must learn to be lonely.
The Absolute can never be thought of.
Are you not moved to tears and bitter compassion, when you behold the only Son of God seized by the most impious, dragged away, mocked, scourged, buffeted, spit upon, crowned with thorns, hung upon the infamous cross between two thieves, finally in such a horrible and execrable manner suffering death, for your salvation and that of the world?
. . . the most difficult thing asked by our young is not our earnings but our ears.