My Life in Leadership: The Journey and Lessons Learned Along the Way

Foreword by Jim Collins vii

Introduction: Being Called Forward 1

Part One Roots 9

1 Stories of Family, Lessons of Love 11

2 Embrace the Defining Moment 27

3 Defining Yourself with the Power of No 39

Part Two My Leadership Journey 47

4 My Management Education 49

5 New York Calls 71

6 Challenging the Gospel 83

7 Becoming a Change Agent 93

8 Finding Out Who You Are 107

9 My Journey with Peter Drucker 115

10 The Indispensable Partnership—Governance and Management, Board and Staff 131

11 Strengthening the Leadership of the Social Sector 141

12 Adventures Around the World 153

Part Three Concerns and Celebrations 167

13 To Serve is to Live 169

14 Seeing and Listening 183

15 Leaders of the Future 193

16 Conclusion: Shine a Light 205

About the Author 219

Index 221