Courage is not the absence of fear, courage is acting in spite of fear

You must step out to step up.

Leadership comes in small acts as well as bold strokes

As I think about his leadership, I think of the courage it took for our commander in chief to land on an airstrip in the dark of night, a world away, to be with our troops on Thanksgiving.

He played intense from start to finish. He stepped up, played with courage, intensity and leadership. He took the challenge and took it head on.

Leadership comes in small acts as well as bold strokes.