You have chosen the wrong path if it's not fun. And you are probably not taking enough risk if it's not hard and rocky sometimes.

I also think that employees these days expect less of a separation of work and personal life. That doesn't mean that work tasks should encroach upon our personal time, but it does mean that employees today expect more from the companies for whom they work. Why shouldn't your workplace reflect your values? Why is "giving back" not a part of our jobs? The answer for us is to integrate philanthropy with work.

You don't want to be the only car company. When you're the only car company and there's no competition, customers may not know what a car is, the roads may not be developed for cars, there may not be gas stations everywhere.

The cloud services companies of all sizes; the cloud is for everyone. The cloud is a democracy.

Philanthropy isn't just about big gifts; it's about participation. It is about the grace that comes from working together.

Don't forget to do something for other people.

Presentation skills are key. People who work for you represent your brand. You want them to present themselves - and represent you - in a certain way.