Lance is an example to the business community

Like everyone else, I marveled at Lance Armstrong's seventh consecutive Tour de France bicycle race victory.

The athleticism displayed by Armstrong and the other riders was impressive enough, but I compared his accomplishment with everyday business situations because I kept considering what his success required in the way of planning and teamwork.

I wasn't the only one. Reader Peter Spielvogel, director of product marketing at Ipedo, offered these "Lessons from Lance:'"

• Focus on the immediate task.

• Keep the goal in sight -- always.

• Work harder than everyone else.

• Surround yourself with the best possible people.

• Lead by example.

• Share the rewards.

• Use technology to your advantage.

• Experiment when you have time to learn from the results and when the downside risks are small.