ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We have so many people and organizations to thank for their insights, encouragement, and support in the creation of this book. First and foremost, we thank our families, Liz and Kate and Susan and Max, for their steadfast love and sacrifices of family time. We’ve also enjoyed the inspiration of many teachers, including Thomas Leonard, an early founder of professional coaching who challenged us to figure out how to train people to develop the essence of coaching skills within thirty minutes. That challenge prompted us to create the Talent Catalyst Conversation model. Shirley Anderson and many other leaders have supported us and our efforts from the beginning.

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