The new executive began selling failing businesses and buying land.

In recent months, executives began worrying that the new stores, marketing and staff were not worth the cost.

With that, executives began weighing whether to raise the $45 billion offer, people close to those discussions said.

He added that industrial executives were beginning to get the message.

Even some executives are beginning to realize that things may be getting out of hand.

Even top executives are beginning to go with the flow.

The executives did begin to listen to each other more effectively.

First, the executives begin to experience each other as more supportive and constructive.

After thinking it over, the sophisticated executive began to question his decision.

As time went on, however, the executive began to gain more control over the situation.