In the End, It All Comes Down to People

● You get what you pay for. Be willing to pay for top talent. Don't sell people short. Come to think of it, don't sell your organization short either. Remember that their compensation isn't just monetary, but the opportunity to make a significant difference in our world.

● Hire for attitude. Train for skills. Ideally you want both, but when forced to choose, it's almost always easier to train a positive, make-it-happen person than to change the demeanor of a negative person.