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About the Authors

Diana Whitney, Ph.D., President of Corporation for Positive Change
is an inspirational keynote speaker, executive advisor, and visionary
thought leader on Appreciative Leadership and Positive Change. She
is a master consultant using Appreciative Inquiry—the revolutionary
process she helped to develop and introduce in over 30 countries—
for large scale transformation and strategic culture change in business,
healthcare, education, and religious organizations. Her award winning

writing has positively influenced the lives of millions of people around

the world. She has authored or edited fi fteen books, dozens of articles
and chapters, and designed the Appreciative Leadership Development
Program©, now available through an international network of certi-

fied trainers. She is a founder of the Taos Institute, a Distinguished
Consulting Faculty with Saybrook University, and a fellow of the World
Business Academy. She can be reached at Diana@positivechange.org.
Amanda Trosten-Bloom, Managing Director of Corporation for
Positive Change, is a widely acclaimed consultant, master trainer, and
energizing speaker. She is a pioneer in the use of Appreciative Inquiry
for high engagement, whole system change in business, nonprofi t,
and community settings. Amanda builds results-oriented partner-
ships with executives and their teams in support of strategic planning,
culture change, and organizational excellence. Her award-winning
work in high-tech, service, manufacturing, and municipal sectors
has been prominently featured in dozens of books and articles. She is

the author of four books, including The Power of Appreciative Inquiry

and The Encyclopedia of Positive Questions. She can be reached at
Amanda@positivechange.org.

Kae Rader, President of Rader Consulting and Consulting Partner
with Corporation for Positive Change, is a results-oriented consultant,
dynamic facilitator, and speaker. She works with leadership teams