Creative people have an abiding curiosity and an insatiable desire to learn how and why things work. They take nothing for granted. They are interested in things around them and tend to stow away bits and pieces of information in their minds for the future use. And, they have a great ability to mobilize their thinking and experiences for use in solving a new problem.

Never try to take a fortified hill, especially if the Army on top is bigger than you are

Creativity is an area in which younger people have a tremendous advantage, since they have an endearing habit of always questioning past wisdom and authority.

We felt that the employees would take a greater interest in work if they felt they were part of the company.

If you don't fail on a regular basis, you are not trying hard enough.

If I have to tell a guy he's got something to do, I consider myself a failure as a manager.

The job of a manager is to support his or her staff, not vice versa, and that begins by being among them.