Foreword

If you are looking for a quick read on how to become a “good enough” boss—one that doesn’t inspire ridicule behind your back, well, you’ve come to the wrong place. Ferguson, Pristo, and Furcon set a much higher bar as they successfully distill the qualities and behaviors that distinguish extraordinary leaders from the rest of the pack. Their survey and related thinking focus on the women and men, from frontline supervisors to CEOs, who transcend their roles—shaping the very culture of the organizations they serve. Their positive influence on the individuals they manage is often surprisingly palpable and profoundly durable—they tend to leave an unforgettable mark. They are, by nature, talent magnets and talent actualizers, and it turns ...

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