The Leadership Contract: The Fine Print to Becoming a Great Leader

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Throughout my career I have had the good fortune of working with outstanding professionals—individuals who have supported me, provided me the privilege to work in their organizations, and encouraged me to develop the ideas shared in this book.

I want to thank my clients. I'm indebted to you for having the confidence in me, my team, and Knightsbridge, and for giving us the opportunity to work with your organizations.

I wish to thank David Shaw, founder and chief executive officer of Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions. David, I appreciate your unending support and belief in my vision for the leadership business and the value it will bring to our company.

I want to also acknowledge my colleagues at Knightsbridge—some of the smartest, most passionate, and most creative professionals in the human capital industry. I want to especially acknowledge Dr. Ralph Shedletsky, our chief customer officer, and Victoria Davies, our chief financial officer. Your constant support and wisdom have helped me immeasurably as a leader within our firm. Thanks also to other members of the Knightsbridge executive team: Brad Beveridge, Leslie Carter, Catharine Larkin, Kelly McDougald, Frances Randle, Regan Sorensen, and Paul Tucker. I'm grateful for the opportunity to work with each of you.

Many thanks to Courtney Pratt, the chair of the Knightsbridge Human Capital Board. I value the mentoring you have provided me over the years and the example you have set as a leader.

Thank you to the ...