Absolute identity with one's cause is the first and great condition of successful leadership.

There's a void of leadership in a lot of Washington. I think one of the reasons why there's so much angst across the country.

Charlatanism of some degree is indispensable to effective leadership.

The key to successful leadership today is influence not authority.

Don't necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.

The biggest difference is in the leadership. It was better for us. We had more coaches and mentors to help us. A lot of the younger players today suffer from a lack of direction.

What's missing is leadership in the White House. And the story that Barack Obama does tell forever shifting blame to the last administration is getting old. The man assumed office almost four years ago - isn't it about time he assumed responsibility?

The secret to understanding me is I'm not trying to be anybody other than who I actually am. People want candid refreshing leadership. And I've always tried to go with solutions. You know I've always tried to say here's how we get our economy growing here's why we get our debt under control. That's what Mitt Romney is offering.

In our system leadership is by consent not command. To lead a President must persuade. Personal contacts and experiences help shape his thinking. They can be critical to his persuasiveness and thus to his leadership.

Character matters leadership descends from character.