“Don't be afraid to employ people who will force you out of your comfort zone.”

“Many people fail not so much because of their mistakes; they fail because they are afraid to try.”

“In your business or in your close relationships, if you want people to perform Herculean feats on your behalf, they must know that you care about them.”

“To succeed in business, you need somebody in your corner who cares enough to challenge you and is courageous enough to tell you the truth, especially when the pressure is on.”

“The world is full of people who want to play it safe, people who have tremendous potential but never use it. Somewhere deep inside them, they know that they could do more in life, be more, and have more -- if only they were willing to take a few risks.”

“As an entrepreneur, don't follow the crowd; let them follow you.”

“Without appreciation and respect for other people, true leadership becomes ineffective, if not impossible.”