NEW EXECUTIVES - At the Helm

Johnson's way of doing business is both optimistic and successful. AdDirect generated $9 million in sales in 2000; he anticipates that number reaching $13 million next year. He also expects revenue growth of 50 percent annually for the next three years with a profit growth of 100 percent.

"In my opinion, leadership is selecting the correct game or vision, enrolling people to enroll into and enhance the vision, and allowing people to learn and grow as a result of being associated with the leader," Johnson remarks.