Freedom does not come automatically; it is achieved. And it is not gained in a single bound; it must be achieved each day. Rollo May - Michael Gerber

Organize around business functions, not people. Build systems within each business function. Let systems run the business and people run the systems. People come and go, but the systems remain constant.

In other words, pretend that you are going to franchise your business. (Note: I said pretend. I’m not saying that you should. That isn’t the point here — unless, of course, you want it to be.)

Little things that are meaningless from a practical point of view may have great emotional meaning through their symbolism. Images and colors are often great motivating forces.