Stretch

Supplemental Materials

Acknowledgments

List of Figures and Tables

Appendix A: Research Methodology

Appendix B: Essential Books to Learn More

Notes

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We are happy to say that one of the great pleasures of researching and writing a book with a co-author is the opportunity to stretch. Not only did we stretch each other, but also countless of our friends, family, and colleagues who helped us see new ways to approach the material, shared stories that gave us new angles, and provided feedback generously.

People Who Shaped Us

Since we met at Case Western Reserve University and shared years of doctoral work together, our many professors were constantly in our thoughts. We thank them all, in particular for serving as advisors for some of the earliest research of this book: John Aram, Richard Boyatzis, Paul Salipante, Jagdip Singh, Diana Bilimoria, and Dick Boland. The class of 2003 also provided great insight into our research on types of network strategies discussed in Chapter 4. Sue Nartker, you helped us stay sane.

Connectors and Experts

We are sure that we used way more than Dunbar’s number in terms of people who actively helped us with this book. We may not have used their stories, but their conversations shaped our thinking. Our page numbers are limited, but to just mention a few: Dan Pontefract, brilliant thinker, expert on learning, author, change agent, and partner in reviewing the book; Bill Byham, visionary leader and talent management pioneer, for ...