First and most obvious, bring out the three old warhorses of competition - cost, quality, and service - and drive them to new levels, making every person in the organization see them for what they are, a matter of survival.

In real life, strategy is actually very straightforward. You pick a general direction and implement like hell.

I never put myself out there as an employment agency.

Great leaders love to see people grow. The day you are afraid of them being better than you is the day you fail as a leader.

If your CFO is more important than your CHRO (Chief Human Resource Officer) you're nuts!

The most important job you have is growing your people, giving them a chance to reach their dreams.

Getting candor right - with your reports, your peers, and your boss - is a skill that can make or break your career.