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I recently participated in an online discussion discussing several different factors that when done right are a fail safe method to retail success. It really got me thinking about all of the things that I have learned throughout the years, and if I could narrow it down to just a few things that when executed flawlessly will always produce success. The secret is in that thought. "Executed flawlessly". We are human and not without flaw. Therefore we have to try to make it into an incredibly simple formula. My formula would look something like this: People + Passion + Product = $$$ . But, how do you guarantee you can hire that right person that has the intense passion to pursue the success of your product? You can't. So, then I thought about the things that have been consistent throughout my career. First and foremost is a passionate leader. I have been inspired by some pretty amazing people. The wonderful thing about passion, is that it is contagious! That kind of