1. When Chris started Fruit Guys in 1998, his leadership qualities included vision, value and a mission. Why was that not enough to prevent the problems his firm encountered in 2001?
2. In the early period of his firm, Chris realized that he had trained someone to become his competitor. How did that impact on his HR management?
3. In selecting people for his executive team, Chris seeks not only qualified people but also those who he can trust to reflect the company culture. Why is that especially important in a company that is growing and undergoing change?
4. Chris and his sister have grown their organization internally thus far. From an HR perspective, would you recommend growth through M &A - mergers and acquisitions?