Lead Like Reagan: Strategies to Motivate, Communicate, and Inspire

Acknowledgments

In life you are only as good as those with whom you surround yourself, and there is a reason why President Ronald Reagan asked Peggy Grande to work by his side for 10 years: She worked tirelessly to make him look good and be successful. I'm blessed to have her as a friend and business partner, and I know that this book would not exist without her. Peggy helped me write and edit this book and was instrumental in encouraging me to write it. She was able to take what I wanted to say and capture it masterfully on paper. She is an incredible speaker and skilled writer and gave generously of her time and talents to provide a historical perspective of President Reagan and firsthand validation of his character. She embodies the excellence of Ronald Reagan and graciously provides a sounding board for me and wise advice I trust and depend on. Creating The Reagan Experience program with her has been fun, rewarding, exciting, and fulfilling. Thank you for sharing your vast expertise, unique background, and boundless energy with me and with this project, Peggy! And to Peggy's incredible family: her husband, Greg, and her four terrific kids, Taylor, Courtney, Paige and Jocelyn, I am grateful for their friendship and for the many ways in which they have supported this book.

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