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284 Acknowledgments

but it is the collective power of this extraordinary group of people that is
responsible for our success today. I am fortunate to be surrounded by a
world-class consulting team, and I thank all the members for their heart-
felt dedication and commitment.
I extend my deep gratitude to Jim Poole, the strategic and transforma-
tional leader of our business and writing team. He was unrelenting in pro-
viding our team with a clear direction and vision for what this book could
be, and he personally held me accountable for producing the best result
possible. My deep appreciation and thanks go to Ron Bynum, my personal
coach and friend, who contributed significantly by generating ideas,
pushing me to consider different perspectives, and encouraging me every
step of the way. Sharon Ellis, my longtime friend and business associate,
has read the material for this book more than anyone else; she has pro-
vided not only valuable input, but she also has inspired me during both
the highs and lows of the arduous process of writing a book. I also thank
Frank Picarello for his insightful review of the manuscript in its early
stages.
Special thanks go to Carolyn Gill for her tireless editorial input and
artistic contributions. Thanks also go to Valerie Demetros for her valu-
able editorial guidance and content contributions, and to Ruth Mills for
her input and direction. For their expertise and enthusiastic support, I am
deeply appreciative of the McGraw-Hill team headed by Mary Glenn.
For her generosity of spirit and love of life, I thank my mother,
Josephine. Although now deceased, she has shaped who I am today
and lives on in my life. And to my father, Rudy, who always reminds me
that he is the first “Dr. Malandro”: thank you for your steadfast love and
support.
Finally, to the thousands of leaders I have traveled with on this path of
transformation over the years: I thank each of you for your commitment
to playing big. You are my heroes and my inspiration.