"Dream more than others think practical. Expect more than others think possible. Care more than others think wise."

"In times of adversity and change, we really discover who we are and what we're made of."

"Mass advertising can help build brands, but authenticity is what makes them last. If people believe they share values with a company, they will stay loyal to the brand."

"People want guidance, not rhetoric. They need to know what the plan of action is, and how it will be implemented. They want to be given responsibility to help solve the problem and authority to act on it."

"My passion. My commitment. This is the most important thing in my life other than my family."

"One of the fundamental aspects of leadership, I realized more and more, is the ability to instill confidence in others when you yourself are feeling insecure"

"Authentic brands don't emerge from marketing cubicles or advertising agencies. They emanate from everything the company does..."

"I think the most important thing that I think everyone in America must have is belief that wherever they live, whatever station they have in life, that the American dream is alive and well. I think the fracturing of trust and confidence is in the American dream."

"The future of America is not an entitlement. We have been given a treasure chest of gifts and opportunities, but some people are being left behind, and success is not sustainable unless it is shared."