That maxim easily appplies to leadership and executive ability as well. Two areas in which F. Thompson has (imo) a stature gap. CEO of the United States is not the place for on the job training, no matter how smart the understudy is.
The task of running for President is the most demanding and stressful job interview imaginable. To be successful, it requires near perfect execution in hundreds of complicated activities; many are public but most are behind the scenes.
Through his many successes in creating and turning around businesses, rescuing the 2002 Olympics, and as chief executive of Massachusetts, Gov. Romney has demonstrated repeatedly he is one of the most brilliant executive managers in the U.S. in the last 50 years. Romney can certainly build the right team and execute a plan to get the desired results.
Romney campaign advisors, some who have worked for other candidates now in the race, state unequivocally that Mitt Romney is the hardest working and most energetic candidate they have ever known.
With energy and the proven ability to execute a plan, I definitely like Gov. Romney’s chances in this race.