We all are now very aware of what a connected world we live in - connected to each other and to the earth that gives us everything we have. We need all countries and companies to step up and play their part - setting strong goals, having clear plans, and openly demonstrating progress.

Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again.

Listen more than you talk. Nobody learned anything by hearing themselves speak.

Two bricklayers work side by side. The first lays bricks. The second builds magnificent cathedrals. Think small vs. think big.

Most "necessary evils" are far more evil than necessary.

Growth does not always lead a business to build on success. All too often it converts a highly successful business into a mediocre large business.

There is no such thing as a boring person: everyone has stories and insights worth sharing. While on the road, we let our phones or laptops take up our attention. By doing that, we might miss out on the chance to learn and absorb ideas and inspiration from an unexpected source: our fellow travelers.