When an employee asks why the company does things a certain way, and you can explain the logical reason, then the employee knows what she's doing is valid.
One sure-fire way to stay creative: force yourself to learn something new.
Ideas without action are worthless.
There is no shame in taking pride in achievements or position. But nobody gets to the top alone.
Friends are made by many acts...and lost by only one.
You'll never please everyone, but you only have to please a few people to get an offer.