For me, integrity is the consistency of words and actions. Part of the way that you do that is to ask people questions on some of the most difficult issues that you confront. 'Take me through where you felt you had to compromise your values.'

Many people don't focus enough on execution. If you make a commitment to get something done, you need to follow through on that commitment.

My message to Washington is very simple. Face reality. Be leaders. Demonstrate accountability. Engage in principle compromise. And understand your job is to find solutions.

At the end the day because I believe so strongly in leadership, what I look for first, what I try to assess, is integrity.

There was a strong focus on performance and respect for people. And one of the points that my father always made was that with all the challenges and obstacles and barriers, the one thing you can control is your performance. And that is one thing I have tried to adhere to throughout my career.

Others do not define you - you define yourself through your words and actions.