Leader Evolution

Acknowledgments

For me, writing this book was like learning to fly an airplane. I have done my fair share of flying as a passenger throughout my professional career. I have seen thousands of planes, observed hundreds of pilots, and offered a multitude of opinions on what differentiates a superior versus average landing and takeoff. But I have never sat in the pilot’s seat and flown the plane, until now.

I did not fly solo. Several people were by my side throughout the trip. While some pushed and several challenged me, all supported me at every step. My brother, Dr. Larry Patterson, was both my inspiration and my Jiminy Cricket, asking, telling, and often strongly recommending for me to stay the course. As a former flight school instructor, ...