Jonathan Coors

Director of government affairs, CoorsTek

• "Always know where you stand and what you believe, and begin to practice it when the choices aren't so difficult so that when the day comes to make a decision on an issue, you will have no doubt how to make that choice."

Coors received the business advice from people he has interacted with throughout his career.

"The words are a valuable approach to business decision-making," he said. "In business and life we're always faced with tough decisions that as we grow personally and professionally will have a larger impact on those around us.

"If we learn to make good decisions early on, the easier it will be to make the bigger decisions when more is at stake."