The following excerpt from Larry Steinmetz’s book, “Kansas Sense: Simple Business Wisdom from the Heartland,” illuminates practical and philosophical stories that easily resonate with leaders from all walks of life. Don’t Settle for the Blue Football When I was a boy, my friend showed up at a neighborhood football game with a junior-sized, orange football. It was perfect – the perfect fit for my small hand and the perfect texture for my grip. Every time I threw that orange football,