It's almost impossible to find a successful business leader who has never taken some valuable advice along the way. Despite the great rags-to-riches stories in movies and novels, most of our leaders had some mentoring help along .the road to success. Although I make no claim to be a corporate icon, I have been fortunate in my business pursuits. I owe much of my achievement to mentors who handed me solid advice when I needed it. For example, shortly after I took over the reigns of my company in the early 80's, I tried to install a new software system purchased from a distributor who also owned a software division. During an all-night vigil with him I found myself confessing my fears about my relative lack of business experience compared to my formidable competitors. He responded by sharing his own struggles and stories and offering some suggestions. He gave me some homework and checked my progress over the next two years.
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