Preface

Over the years, I have been invited to speak to diverse audiences on the subject of leadership and transformation. Following these engagements, I am often asked if I have written a book. For those of you who have resonated with me, your encouragement got me here.

I dedicate this book to my dad, whose leadership, strength, and integrity taught me what it means to go the distance and to stay the course through challenging times. While I was writing this book, my father, a U.S. Marine who served in World War II, a poet, and a business executive, fought his final battle. He died of congestive heart failure on Saturday, August 18, at 3:55 in the afternoon. This book is for you, Dad. Thank you for leading me through life.

I look back on ...

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