It took around 140 hours of preparation before we ever stepped on those stages. We started writing scripts and talks back in June for a January 1 start. We came together in November for 2 full days of run-of-show. We had video and phone calls discussing different ideas through the months. We’re trained professionals and we’ve all done this many, many times. But we still spend hours and hours and hours prepping our lines. Why? “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” Great leaders are