We live in a world of abundance. A world of suitable options.

A higher level of customer intimacy, business acumen, partnering capabilities and strategic-consultative selling will become imperative.

Business model evolution.

Distributors living in “the age of disruption.”

Innovators create value for those they serve — their customers.

All of the mindsets to this point share the common themes of optimism, energy and even creativity.

With risk comes reward.

Innovators challenge the status quo

Innovators are thinkers; they approach business — and life — with a natural curiosity that leaves them open to new ideas and new ways of thinking.

Underlying the innovation theme is the idea that we, as business leaders, are in charge of and responsible for our future.