For creative tasks, the best approach is often just to hire great people and get out of their way.

The science shows that the best way to use money is to take the issue of money off the people. Pay people enough so that money isn't an issue, and they can focus on doing great work.

The best way to advance in a career is to get great results while working with people.

As a designer, design director or any creative person, you have to hire great people, support them and make them feel comfortable so they can contribute and give you their best.

The best way a mentor can prepare another leader is to expose him or her to other great people.

Especially for fostering creative, conceptual work, the best way to use money as a motivator is to take the issue of money off the table so people concentrate on the work.