Acknowledgments

I could never have accomplished this without the help of so many supporters.

My family: Steve, Caitlin, and Annie DeWaters, my parents: Jeff Shirkani and Nancy Martin, my sisters: Joy Shirkani-Monson and Dr. Kim Shirkhani.

My advisors: Faith Csikesz, Pamela Sumner, and Steve Calandro.

My support team: Suzanne Murray of Style Matters, Erika Heilman and Jill Friedlander of Bibliomotion, Marilyn Ellis and Jane Mata.

My muses: Thank you to all my amazing clients and colleagues whose generous vulnerability allowed me to share your stories with others. I have been privileged to be part of your journey and am so proud of each of you for your commitment and humility in becoming emotionally intelligent leaders. In particular—NL, RM, JS, ...

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