I never put myself out there as an employment agency.

Common mission trap for companies: trying to be all things to all people at all times.

People aren't the same. Business is, in my opinion, all about the team that fields the best players. It's not about an idea. An idea goes away. Somebody catches up with it. It's not about a widget.

No one is guaranteed a job in this.

The team with the best players usually does win - this is why you need to invest the majority of your time and energy in developing your people.

When you were made a leader you weren't given a crown, you were given the responsibility to bring out the best in others.

Take time to get to know people. Understand where they are coming from, what is important to them. Make sure they are with you.