Foreword

Games at Work can change your life—personally and organizationally. As leaders, it is crucial to discern the art of gamesmanship from the art of leadership. If we are equipped to do so, authenticity and sustainable results will be ours; if we don't, the results will be devastating for ourselves, our teams, and our organizations. Understanding when we are leading with character, serving all constituencies, and when we are leading by coping, mainly serving ourselves and our personal ambitions, is the essential key to moving from self-focused to service-focused leadership. Games serve ourselves; authentic leadership serves others.

Games at Work gives us the tools to become aware of the games we all play. Why is this so important? Because ...

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