He who makes the quickest, coolest prototypes reigns!
Don't settle for less than is possible.
The little people will get even, which is one of a thousand reasons why they are not little people at all. If you're a jerk as a leader, you will be torpedoed. And usually it won't be by your vice presidents; it will be on the loading dock at 3am when no supervisors are around.
You can't think your way out of a box; you've got to act.
Inspiring visions rarely (I'm tempted to say never) include numbers.
It's not enough to be close to the customer. You've got to be glued to the customer.