My grade school teachers severely undersold the lessons on compound words.

While “downfall” fits the grammatical parameters of a compound word, its definition in the business world is complex mostly because it is most often the result of a series of compounded mistakes.

“When All Else Fails…”

The truly Great know how — and when — to adjust their game plan.

So this is why you should never ask me for sports betting tips — and why I’m not making a living in Las Vegas! A couple of months ago as I was planning this month’s Greatness newsletter, I wanted it to coincide with last night’s opening game of the World Series. And I was SURE that, given the way they were playing heading into the playoffs, the New York Yankees would be in the Fall Classic representing the American League [please forgive me fans of the Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers, and Texas Rangers!].