Calculated risks are part of what you do, but the idea that something completely crazy will work just because it's completely crazy is completely crazy.
Flying by the seat of your pants precedes crashing by the seat of your pants.
Strong leaders don't plead with individuals to perform.
Failure is part of success, an integral part. Everybody gets knocked down. Knowing it will happen and what you must do when it does is the first step back.
Afford each person the same respect, support, and fair treatment you would expect if your roles were reversed. Deal with people individually, not as objects who are part of a herd-that's the critical factor.