Stop being conned by the old mantra that says, 'Leaders are cool, managers are dweebs.' Instead, follow the Peters Principle: Leaders are cool. Managers are cool too!

OLD: Be No.1 or No.2 in Your Market. NEW: Find a Niche, Create Something New.

Never, ever rest on your laurels. Today's laurels are tomorrow's compost.

If you're not confused, you're not paying attention.

If a window of opportunity appears, don't pull down the shade.

Leadership is about tapping the wellsprings of human motivation - and about fundamental relations with one's fellows.

Nearly 100% of innovation-from business to politics-is inspired not by "market analysis" but by people who are supremely pissed off by the way things are.