Advice for the Bosses -- DeWese

She told them to put the job where the sun don't shine, borrowed $700, bought her own used duplicator for $300 and $400 worth of paper, and sold printing during the day and printed at night. She now leads a great company that just sailed through the recession.

This segues to my next point.

When I analyze great numbers and discover a real leader I always find that, no matter what, they are "stand-up gals or guys." This means when they make a commitment, whether written or oral, whether it's notarized or a handshake, it is their bond.