16. Building on Success

Promising to share the fifth and final practice of high-purpose–high-performance organizations, Quinn had picked Alex up for a ride in his restored 1968 black Chevy Corvette. After a cruise through the East End, making their way to the downtown freeway interchanges, Quinn and Alex were soon roaring up the wide-open interstate between Pittsburgh and Cleveland.

“I actually talked to you about this next organization way back when I first met you. You are going to love it! By the way, Alex, I hear that you got John J. Williams an interview at Beckley. Good idea.”

Alex noted the small curve of a smile on Quinn’s face as the Corvette accelerated with a deep rumble. “You like driving this, don’t you?” Alex asked the obvious. ...

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