Mastering Leadership

Acknowledgements

We would like to acknowledge two people who played a huge part in the development of this book. First, Ken Shelton has been the author behind many best-selling books. Ken's exquisite editing helped this book immensely. It is a far more readable book because of Ken. Second, Sydney Isle provided all the project management support for the book. She kept us on track (no small task) and managed all the details that it takes to pull a book like this together. We are grateful to both of you for your professionalism and passion.

We want to thank the worldwide Staff, Partners, and International Licensees of TLC and FCG. You each bring such commitment and integrity to the organization every single day. We are the organization we are because of you. Thank you. Without you being who you are and doing what you do, we could not be having the impact that we are.

Bob: I would like first to acknowledge and thank my wife, Kim. She has watched and supported this book come into being for the entire 32 years of our marriage. I truly doubt that this could have happened without her constant love, listening, and support. I am grateful beyond words.

I would also like to acknowledge all of the thought leaders mentioned in this book and in the bibliography. We all stand on the shoulders of giants and you all have made important contributions to the field that have greatly informed this book. In particular I want to thank Peter Block for his mentorship early in my career. Peter, more ...