“I would look for someone with political savvy along with educational leadership. They need to be able to build consensus and find opportunities for finding middle ground without compromising the educational needs of the district.”

“I also know that there have been many times in our history when the proximity of an election has induced exactly the kind of leadership and consensus-building that produce progress in our democracy.”

“It hasn't sunk in yet. It's weird. We have big leadership responsibilities, the entire class. Sabers has been real high on this class and expects everybody to be leaders in every way.”

“I have been impressed with Ken's decisive leadership of CGCS, ... His diverse perspectives on higher education will serve us well as we strive to become stronger both financially and academically.”

“Those who have dispersed, it would appear, are trying to get back together and regroup so that they can ascertain, do they have leadership, do they have mission, can they do operations?”

“He was our go-to guy. We put him on the other team's best offensive guy, so from that standpoint he's been huge, but there's also his tremendous leadership.”

“We are pleased that such a talented and experienced executive has agreed to join our board. We are confident that our strengthened board of directors will continue to provide leadership and direction for the Company going forward.”

“Whether a man is burdened by power or enjoys power; whether he is trapped by responsibility or made free by it; whether he is moved by other people and outer forces or moves them -- this is of the essence of leadership.”

“We applaud the leadership and vision of these two major health institutions. We are pleased to support this kind of initiative and believe it can result in valuable new ideas to improve health locally and globally.”

“If we don't have ratification by all three unions at that time, we are left with no choice but to file bankruptcy. It's a deadline the union leadership has been aware of for quite some time.”