Acknowledgments I have many examples, successful "nice guys," in my life who are models of kindness and success. They deserve many thanks. My first thanks are to my sweet husband, John, my love. I am lucky to have such a wonderful, unconditional booster, most loyal supporter and life partner. He is also a talented business- man and the best writer I know, and drafts of this book have greatly benefited from his review and editing. My love and appreciation go to my mom, Pat, who was, appropriately, the very first person to read the book from start to finish. She is the epitome of the positive, likeable personality that so attracts others, and she is the most loving person I know. Then, my dear friend, Ennette Morton, for her day-in-day- out support, insights, and extraordinary thoughtfulness. My col- league in politics, my coconspirator in fun, I am thankful for her daily presence in my life.