Strategy is simply resource allocation. When you strip away all the noise, that's what it comes down to. Strategy means making clear cut choices about how to compete. You cannot be everything to everybody, no matter what the size of your business or how deep its pockets.

If I had to run a company on three measures, those measures would be customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction and cash flow.

There is no straight line to a dream.

Make winners out of every business in your company. Don't carry losers.

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

Protecting underperformers always backfires.

If work is just going in every day and getting a check, it's an ugly life. When you can make work a meaningful purpose, you've hit the jackpot for people.