The binders, the charts, the grids may seem formidable, but the meetings themselves are built around informality, trust, emotion and humor.

I actually think that the economy has got some positives. It's got the market. It's got consumer confidence and it's got banks throwing - I mean central bankers throwing money at it around the world.

When all is said and done, teaching is what I try to do for a living.

As leaders, we owe it to every employee to let them know where they stand in the organization.

Creative artists have great passion.

If you want risk taking, set an example yourself and reward and praise those that do.

On the face of it, shareholder value is the dumbest idea in the world.