The inhibitor of creativity isn't potential it's fear. We worry about saying the wrong thing or looking foolish so we govern our imagination.

It's better to over-pay for A-level talent early on, even if you can't afford it. They will drive exponential value and help you win faster.

Fear is the single biggest blocker of creativity.

Build creative cultures, and work with purpose to unleash the creativity of your team. Creativity is the most valuable natural resource in any organization, yet it is often a resource that is largely untapped. The leaders that prioritize and invest in creative cultures will be the wall street darlings of tomorrow. In fact, they're the darlings of today (Facebook, Groupon, LinkedIn, etc).

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

Creativity is not a talent; It is a skill. A talent is something you are born with. A skill is something you learn.

Curiosity is a key building block. The more curious you are, the more creativity you will unleash. A great way to do that is to ask the three "magic questions" again and again... those questions are simply, "Why", "What if?", and "Why not?". Asking these questions constantly focused you on the possibilities and away from how things are at the moment.