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Discovering the New
Project Leader in You
Yet every day somewhere the sun does shine,
So don’t tell me it is too late,
To believe a little bit in yourself.
—Nils Lofgren, “Believe”
INTRODUCTION
A service-based project leader transforms people, systems, and ultimately
organizations. To pursue this inner journey of leadership, and its accompa-
nying risks and rewards, he must be committed in body, mind, and spirit.
A Commitment Story
e movie e Cinderella Man tells the story of James Braddock, a former
heavyweight champion whose luck runs bad during the Great Depression.
Braddock seeks to provide for his family and reclaim his dignity by coming
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