“We have now under President Obama's leadership had 29 months in a row of private sector job growth. That stretch of positive private sector job growth hasn't happened since 2005. We still have a long way to go, but we are moving in the right direction.”

“Leadership does not depend on being right.”

“When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves.'”

“The union is much more than me, and when you think the union is you and it's not about who you represent, I think you've sort of lost your morals and focus and the purpose of your leadership.”

“Leadership is an opportunity to serve. It is not a trumpet call to self-importance.”

“The failure of women to have reached positions of leadership has been due in large part to social and professional discrimination.”

“For many members of Congress, the time for choosing is near - do what the party leadership demands, or do what the people have asked you to do. If my colleagues don't mind some advice from a newcomer, I'd suggest going with the will of the people.”

“We need safe communities that are free from methamphetamine and a federal commitment to stand next to state leadership and law enforcement in the fight against this epidemic.”

“If there is such a thing as good leadership, it is to give a good example. I have to do so for all the Ikea employees.”