Preface
The nature of leadership has changed dramatically in the twenty years Wendy and I have worked with leaders. That’s why this book turned into resting grounds for outdated leadership concepts and a haven for Dynamic Leader practices.
This process evolved in the e-mails Wendy and I sent each other with our favorite leadership quotes and adages. We dashed off oldies but goodies and newly discovered gems, only to realize we needed to update them. For example, I sent Wendy the adage, “A leader is someone others choose to follow.” I like how the saying captures choice over coercion. Yes, and Wendy reminded me that it’s not about getting people to follow anymore. It’s about getting them to engage. Yeah, I knew that. That adage went on my list ...
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