Patrick Malone is director of Key Executive Leadership Programs at American University in Washington, D.C. He is a frequent guest lecturer on leadership and organizational dynamics and has extensive experience working with government leaders. Patrick's research, teaching, and scholarship include work in public sector leadership, executive problem solving, organizational analysis, ethics, and public administration and policy. He is a retired navy captain, having spent 22 years in a number of senior leadership and policy roles.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Finally, a book that provides the answers to the test of great leadership! Had this book been written 15 years ago, it would have been mandatory reading for every one of our 25,000 employees in 62 countries!--Doug Frye, Philanthropist, Board of Directors - Cauze Giving App, CEO Colliers International (2001-2015) The practical life lessons within this book are meant to be read over & over again. Malone offers a guide to accompany the reader on a lifelong journey of self-improvement on all levels, personal, professional, organizationally. This book offers insights, challenges the reader to conduct honest self-evaluation with rewards that transcend one's mere job.--Michael Breslin, Deputy Assistant Director, Office of Investigations, United States Secret Service (Ret) This gem is the perfect guide to add to our toolboxes and to hand out to leaders at every level. Malone provides a thorough, easy to read, jargon-free, and practical explanation of the importance of EQ and provides highly accessible tools to build understanding and competency.--Janet Ioli, President, JI International/Power Presence Academy. Author of Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.