What is the celebrated saying about Boy Scouts? They are always prepared. Forethought, goal setting, and thorough planning are part of everything they do. That is a lesson that should carry over into most facets of a person’s adult life. Flying by the seat of your pants is no way to go through life, and it is absolutely no way to run a business. Successful managers and executives need a hefty toolbox full of skills to juggle all the responsibilities that come with the position.