Chapter I. Flashback
THE MAN
Most of his employees would describe Casey as an extraordinary man—but just an ordinary CEO.
On a personal level, they genuinely liked their leader. Casey was a devoted husband, a loving father to his four children, a committed parishioner at Sacred Heart Church, and a helpful friend and neighbor. It was almost impossible not to like—even admire—the man.
Which made his limitation as a leader all the more mystifying.
HIS STORY
The McDaniel family had lived modestly in Carmel for the past fifty years, and Casey grew up on or around the many golf courses in the area, usually as a caddy or gardener. His affinity for golf was matched only by his love for computers, so he left home after high school to attend the University of ...
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