Everything Counts: 52 Remarkable Ways to Inspire Excellence and Drive Results

Acknowledgments

Everything Counts! would not have become reality if not for the help of some very special people, each of whom demonstrates a commitment to excellence. This book symbolizes a collaboration of like-minded people committed to a common goal—to inspire, promote, and celebrate excellence.

In that spirit, I am honored to know these people and express my deepest gratitude and thanks:

I could not have found a better advisor, ally, and editor than Lauren Lynch of John Wiley & Sons. You saw the value of this work and championed the entire process. Since the first day, you have made this a truly joyful experience.

To Christine Moore, without your edits and brilliant suggestions, this book would never have turned out this well. Your attention to detail, gift with words, and capacity to work quickly has been most appreciated.

To Dave Pemberton, who gave me a number of helpful tips and excellent overall guidance on how to improve the message.

To all of my friends and colleagues who I regret I cannot list individually. My deepest thanks for supporting the message, reading the drafts, and for challenging me to raise the bar by creating an unforgettable message.

To all of my clients who through your active participation in workshops have helped validate and fine-tune this life-changing message. Your feedback and recognition of the significance of this message is helping to impact the culture and work ethic of people and companies throughout the world.

Finally my deepest thanks to my extraordinary ...