The best time to take action and move forward in your life and career was yesterday. The second best time is today!

Michael P. Kelly owned and managed entrepreneurial businesses in the retail, credit, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) industries. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, he held executive positions as chief financial officer for several manufacturing and service companies. Through his experience as an executive, running and growing companies, managing people and company resources, and evaluating talent and performance, he identifies and describes in this book the development of personal characteristics and leadership skills that increases one's opportunities for a successful career as a business executive or entrepreneur.