The secret to successful hiring is this: look for the people who want to change the world.

Don't forget to do something for other people.

The concept that I like the most, and the one that I’ve taken most to heart, is the belief that people can’t be united or focused unless they share a common philosophy - a philosophy that gives their effort a greater meaning.

If there wasn't any competition, I'd be very worried, because it would mean we were not doing very well.

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.

I'm amazed by the potential of more companies employing integrated philanthropic initiatives at earlier stages in their life cycle. What if this were done on an even more massive scale? Consider what would happen if a top-tier venture-capital firm required the companies in which it invested to place 1% of their equity into a foundation serving the communities in which they do business.

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.