Your brand name is only as good as your reputation

All good leaders listen to their people and empower them to go away and turn any innovative ideas they have into a reality.

We all know about the big world conflicts: Israel and Palestine, Zimbabwe, and so on. But there are smaller conflicts that aren't even on the world's radar screen; most of the world has no idea that Ethiopia invaded Somalia a year ago. It makes sense for the Elders to sit down with both sides and see whether leaders can come to an understanding.

If you are seizing on a new business opportunity, deliberately move your customers' expectations up a few notches and consistently over-deliver on your promises - you will leave your competitors struggling to catch up.

Purpose is not an add-on, it’s not an initiative. It is a culture change and it never finishes

Throwing yourself into a job you enjoy is one of the life's greatest pleasures!

I read a fair amount [of science fiction], and you know it was certainly inspirational. I have to pinch myself to think that we might be able to make some of [what I've read in science fiction books] come true.