You absolutely must have the discipline not to hire until you find the right people.

People need BHAGs - big hairy audacious goals.

Start a 'Stop Doing' list. I'll leave it as an existential dilemma on whether to put that task on your To Do list

The moment you feel the need to tightly manage someone, you've made a hiring mistake. The best people don't need to be managed. Guided, taught, led-yes. But not tightly managed.

Throw leaders into an extreme environment, and it will separate the stark differences between greatness and mediocrity.

In a world of constant change, the fundamentals are more important than ever.

Not every financial company toppled during the 2008 crisis, and some seized the opportunity to take advantage of weaker competitors in the midst of the tumult.