What business could be mature when you have economies with more than 2 billion people in India, China and Southeast Asia?

Your goal, in other words, should be to make your bosses smarter, your team more effective, and the whole company more competitive because of your energy, creativity, and insights.

Some people have better ideas than others; some are smarter or more experienced or more creative. But everyone should be heard and respected.

I don't feel under-taxed in any way at all.

Hierarchy is an organization with its face toward the CEO and its ass toward the customer.

You talk about seeing around corners as an element of success. That's what differentiates the good leader. Not many people have it. Not many people can predict that corner. That would be a characteristic of great leaders.

The last thing you want to do is be a bore. When you wake up in the morning, give yourself a good mirror test. If you look like you’re going to be a sulking, pouting bore, slap yourself in the face before you go out to the office.