"I often say, ‘I am privileged to lead this team.’ I am. Without them we’d be nothing. I need all these people to bring their best game every day. I wake up every day and say, ‘What can I do to make sure these people are happy and energetic, that they’re going to stay and continue to give our clients their best work every day?’"

— Barby Siegel, CEO of Zeno Group, in the 25th anniversary edition of The Leadership Challenge in the opening chapter on when leaders are at their best.