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Those who give away power surround themselves with loyal and powerful supporters. Far from the quagmire of "blind obedience", today's leadership requires empowerment at all levels. The world moves too fast for one person in any organization to make all the decisions. To compete and excel, entire organizations must move in unison, like well-practiced teams, where everyone is aiming toward similar goals.

The American pioneering spirit still lives. Art Williams's journey to super-success began when he was a high-school football coach in a small southern town. Driven by his desire to provide a more secure life for his family and himself, he formulated his plan. From the seeds of that plan, he created an enterprise that was to become bigger than his two biggest competitors combined - in the largest industry in the world: insurance.