A good leader leads from the front. Don't get stuck in the office. Get out, meet people and listen to their stories.

When I was young, every time I criticized someone, my mother would stand me in front of the mirror and say: 'The flaws you see in others are actually a reflection of yourself.' That taught me to pay close attention when I looked at others.

Please don’t get hung up on this question of whether you need to have experience in an industry before you launch your startup.

Past failures unlock future successes

I have never had an office that I work out of and work has become intertwined with my personal life.

Companies need to have a lot more flexibility with their people... . If somebody wants to golf around the world for two months, okay, well, maybe on an unpaid basis, let them do it. That sort of flexibility I think is incredibly important because most of our time, we spend at work.

It always pays off to focus on things that will make you feel proud. Remember this during every difficult decision you face.