We learn best with focused attention. As we focus on what we're learning, the brain maps that information on what we already know making new neural connections

Risk taking and the drive to pursue innovative ideas are the fuel that stokes the entrepreneurial spirit.

Once shoppers become empowered, we will facilitate industries thinking in completely new terms; for example, making products that are totally biodegradable.

Positive work environments outperform negative work environments.

Women, on average, tend to be more aware of their emotions, show more empathy, and are more adept interpersonally. Men on the other hand, are more self-confident and optimistic, adapt more easily, and handle stress better.

Teachers need to be comfortable talking about feelings. This is part of teaching emotional literacy - a set of skills we can all develop, including the ability to read, understand, and respond appropriately to one's own emotions and the emotions of others.

We should spend less time ranking children and more time helping them to identify their natural competencies and gifts, and cultivate those.