What makes someone an artist? I don't think is has anything to do with a paintbrush. There are painters who follow the numbers, or paint billboards, or work in a small village in China, painting reproductions. These folks, while swell people, aren't artists. On the other hand, Charlie Chaplin was an artist, beyond a doubt. So is Jonathan Ive, who designed the iPod. You can be an artist who works with oil paints or marble, sure. But there are artists who work with numbers, business models, and customer conversations. Art is about intent and communication, not substances.

The status quo is leaving the building, and quickly.

Leadership is a choice. It's the choice not to do nothing.

Once you have permission to talk to someone, finding new products or services for them is a smart way to grow.

I see things differently when I'm focused on opening doors for other people, and more often than not, my doors are opened as well.

One key to moving forward is knowing what to leave behind.

Human nature is to need a map. If you’re brave enough to draw one, people will follow.