First, I want to thank my close collaborator and friend, Alyssa Denzer, for all of her time and thoughtful assistance. Carlos Otal and Robert Shea of Grant Thornton provided excellent support and critical assistance with the publication. Without them this project would have been impossible.
Steve Goldsmith, Chris Mihm, Jackson Nickerson, Stan Soloway, and Dave Wennergren all contributed original material that adds context and texture to the book.
Bill Finan and the whole Brookings Press team have been a pleasure to work with.
Thanks also to my colleague and friend, Ron Klain, from whom I learned many of the lessons that have been included in this revision.