To me, leadership is about first defining purpose. Why does a company exist and what problem does it solve for customers? How is it different than everyone else, and what difference do they plan to make in the world? Companies (and people) should be measured based on the impact they make in the world. If the purpose and solution are solid, the money will follow.

Is the game plan you are currently running the most direct path to your destiny?

A winner makes mistakes. A loser blames others for them.

Most people believe a new idea must be fully baked and ready-for-primetime. That is like saying a newborn child should have a college degree and be self-sustaining on day one. Like children, new ideas need to be nurtured, shaped, and protected. People often hold back ideas since they are not ready to defend sharp criticism. Companies that celebrate "creative sparks" and reserve judgment while ideas mature are the ones that enjoy significantly more creativity and innovation.

Ask yourself this: If there was zero chance of failure, what would you do? Now, go do that.

Creativity is what will separate the winners from the also-rans in the emerging world of business - and life.

Fear is the single biggest blocker of creativity.