Don't Wait To Be Picked. Pick Yourself.

I'll Confess That I Don't Watch The Olympics, But You'd Have To Be Living Under A Rock To Be Unaware Of The Corruption And The Expense. An Amorphous Organization With No Transparency, Unclear Lines Of Responsibility, Huge Amounts Of Politics And A Great Deal Of Unearned Power.

Leadership Is Scarce Because Few People Are Willing To Go Through The Discomfort Required To Lead. This Scarcity Makes Leadership Valuable...it's Uncomfortable To Stand Up In Front Of Strangers. It's Uncomfortable To Propose An Idea That Might Fail. It's Uncomfortable To Challenge The Status Quo. It's Uncomfortable To Resist The Urge To Settle...if You're Not Uncomfortable In Your Work As A Leader, It's Almost Certain You're Not Reaching Your Potential As A Leader.

Average Feels Safe But It's Not. It's Invisible.

The Sound Of A Small Bell During A Dark Night, Is Louder Than The Din Of Traffic Outside Your Window During Rush Hour. Surprise And Differentiation Have Far More Impact Than Noise Does.

People Talking About You Is Far More Effective Than Talking About Yourself.