I gave her the spiel I intended to deliver to the hiring committee. It focused on the underpinnings of the LucasArts business model, product strategy, and distribution arrangements. “That's all very insightful. Solid thinking,” Debbie commented when I finished. “But they're looking for the CEO. They're looking for the leader. What's your vision? What's the big idea? How will you get people excited? They'll want to hear where you intend to take them as a company.”

