Leading with Joy

PREFACE

Many years ago Steve Piersanti, having heard Akaya Windwood speak at a conference, approached her and asked if she had ever considered writing a book. Akaya was busy running a leadership-development organization and could not then imagine having the time or space to do a book justice. They stayed in touch, but she remained reluctant to write, despite Steve’s encouragement. A few years later, Akaya and Rajasvini Bhansali were having one of their usual hangouts in the garden and Akaya said “Let’s write a book.” Without a moment’s hesitation, Rajasvini said yes. She knew that anything Akaya invited her into would be a giant adventure filled ...