https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2009/02/06/obama-does-he-know-men-on-the-instant/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 00:05:59 -0400<![CDATA[As a business neophyte, in my relatively short stint as the accidental CEO of a new media startup (PJM), I have had to learn many things and to play catch-up in many areas. But if there is one lesson that I have had drummed into me repeatedly, it is that success is almost entirely dependent on the people you pick to work with you. Your ability to judge character is close to the most necessary trait for someone trying to lead anything; I would imagine most especially the ship of state.]]>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:36:46 -0500<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2009/02/06/obama-does-he-know-men-on-the-instant-n216785