Excellent NY Times interview with a guy I've never heard of on how to lead in business.

1. Keep positive wth a simple to understand plan (very American, but good advice)
2. Get the right people - the hungry ones
3. Cut the crap at its source.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/13/business/harmans-chief-on-how-to-reduce-office-politics.html?_r=0