When I was younger, quickness and speed were important in my soccer game. Speed was not my forte but quickness more then compensated. I used quickness and technical skill to get around defenders. I was not the fastest athlete in a 100-yard sprint, nor even a 40-yard sprint, but the first 5, 10, 15 or even 30 yardsI owned those yards. Applying quickness and speed to your business is a game changer.

The cheetah, my favorite animal, displays both quickness and speed. But although a cheetah can g...