I also know, as an entrepreneur myself, you face new obstacles every day and you need to have the perseverance to see them through.

I felt uneasy about making the rapid decisions I have always made, and wondered whether every decision should be formally ratified and minuted at a board meeting.

If you want to stand out from the crowd, give people a reason not to forget you

Red tape will often get in your way. It's one of the reasons I often carry scissors!

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

When you are starting a business or going down any challenging endeavor, you are bound to encounter challenges. You are going to hit many roadblocks and obstacles. These are obstacles that would make any sane person want to throw in the towel and quit. If you want your business to succeed, you can’t do that (duh).

I am no stranger to healthy competition-wor king hard and playing hard