Acknowledgments

THANKS TO:

Jenni Clark, who has been on this journey with me from the beginning: Jenni, I’m so fortunate to have you in my sidecar; Katie Henry, whose razor-sharp contributions, unique ability to keep us moving forward, and marketing savvy have been invaluable to this project; and my dear husband, Jeff Mosier: Your editing support not only turned the good into great but also has reinforced the power of our partnership. I’m grateful to all three of you for riding along with me, as we negotiated the many blind curves and celebrated the milestones along the way. I think we make one powerful team.

My brilliant editor, Neal Maillet, for fielding my SOS call and taking a chance on this new writer, and to the full Berrett-Koehler team for their warm welcome to the BK family.

Dave Ulrich, for your thoughtful and insightful foreword. I am honored and deeply grateful.

Jeannie Coyle, who has influenced me all along the way with her generosity, early advice, and insightful review, as well as Karen Hornin and Sara Jane Hope, for their detailed and astute reviews of my manuscript.

Terri Fincham-Conner, for her added levity, honest reviews, and heartfelt support along the way.

Geoff Bellman, for the advice and connections that were the seeds of so much.

The Tribe at PeopleFirm, for their support, encouragement, and cheers throughout the process. A special call-out to Sam Crumley, Laura Denning, Scott Perkins, Sara Gaccione, and Bill Hefferman for your early reviews and ongoing support over the many months.

The many clients who have allowed me to learn and grow throughout my career.

My parents, for instilling in me their entrepreneurial spirit, for always believing I could do anything, and for caring for our little family when I was most immersed in this project.

My kids, Ivy and Wilson, for always making me laugh and helping me remember what really matters.

And finally to Perry, Luna Fox, and Edina, for keeping me company throughout the long hours of writing. Thanks in particular to Ed for her determined barking when it really was time to call it a night.