Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

Communicationis a skill that you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. Ifyou're willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of everypart of your life.

Even a dog knows the difference between being stumbledover and being kicked.

Onceyou consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things backthe way they are.

A man'sconversation is the mirror of his thoughts.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

A goodpreparation takes longer than the delivery.

Ittakes time to save time.

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Teaching may contribute to certain kinds of learning under certain circumstances.

Of all the ways to make your fortune the quickest and the best is to make people see clearly how much is your success is in there interest

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony