Without a clear chain of command—people knowing who is in charge of what—you cannot have empowered leadership. And that is critical to the success of any team, including the SEAL Teams or your company here.

Routine, not-so-interesting jobs require direction; nonroutine, more interesting work depends on self-direction.

My main conclusion was that societies developed differently on different continents because of differences in continental environments, not in human biology.

The Go-Giver reminds us that ultimately, the world treats us more or less the way we expect to be treated

You can always find a woman for a job, it may just take a little longer.

Delayed judgment is not denied judgment.

Simply reminding yourself that you have a choice in everything you do, think, and feel can be very freeing.

THE LAW OF EMPOWERMENT - Secure leaders empower others

Be cautious of placing too much weight on credentials and status when assessing character.

The biggest threat to creativity and scientific progress is therefore the opposite: a lack of structure and restrictions.