Accountability

17Finding Great People

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The time was approaching 1:30, and everyone seemed to be aching for a stretch break.

As Pete and Kip walked down the corridor, they noticed Hank sitting in his compartment, talking on his cell phone. Deep in conversation, he was oblivious to Kip and Pete passing by.

We’re still several hours out of L.A.,” he shouted into the W phone. “I need a car to pick me up at the station and take me to the hotel. And I want our first meeting to start promptly at nine o’clock. And I want everybody to be there, ready to report.”

Hank’s voice was soon obliterated by the clatter of wheels on the track, as the two men continued down ...