Chapter 11

Gizmo—A Story of Stretch

Stretching a Fictional Story of Success

Gizmo’s CEO Max Zen was looking forward to a much-deserved retreat with his senior executive team. He eyed the sunset over Puget Sound from his office in downtown Seattle. Although small, the office had a spectacular view of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. The sky was uncharacteristically clear, and the mountains seemed crisp and resolute in their grandeur. Max took a deep breath. Yes, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, was a fabulous setting for getting the leadership team together. The 3-day retreat was planned meticulously, including strategic work sessions, prominent guest speakers from academia and industry, gourmet food, select wines, and the pièce de résistance: 18 ...

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