As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.

By putting the employee first, the customer effectively comes first by default, and in the end, the shareholder comes first by default as well.

Any man who wants to be president is either an egomaniac or crazy.

I'm not as famous as Stephen Hawking, but certainly in the U.S., I have a very high profile for a scientist. It is an awesome responsibility, one that I don't shoulder lightly.

When I graduated high school, nearly a half-million people subscribed to 'Popular Electronics' magazine. Soldering up some radio or hi-fi amplifier on the basement workbench was not just a personal passion - a lot of young people were doing the same. The magazine expired in 1999 for lack of interest.