About the Author

A photograph of the author, David Cottrell, president and CEO of CornerStone Leadership.

David Cottrell is president and CEO of CornerStone Leadership. He is a premier authority on leadership and has worked with many of today's most successful organizations, mentoring leaders to peak performance. As a business executive, David has dealt with the obstacles, frustrations, and issues that today's leaders face.

Before founding CornerStone, David held leadership positions with Xerox and FedEx and led the successful turnaround of a Chapter 11 company. An internationally known author, educator, and speaker, he has been a featured expert on public television and has shared his leadership philosophy and lessons with more than 400,000 leaders worldwide.

David has authored more than 25 books, including the perennial best-selling Monday Morning Leadership. He is a thought-provoking and electrifying professional speaker, and his powerful wisdom and insights on leadership have made him a highly sought-after keynote speaker.

David can be reached at www.CornerStoneLeadership.com.

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