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"Gwyn Teatro started her career in the mailroom of a large financial institution in Toronto, Ontario. At the tender age of eighteen, her education as a student of human nature was to begin there, as she sat between two middle-aged Scottish veterans, Dave McNeillie and Eddie Killen. There she opened letters and listened to their opinions about the leadership skills of various managers to whom they delivered mail. Dave and Eddie also taught her more than she needed to know about ""the language profane."" But, over the ensuing years, even that has had its useful moments. Today, Gwyn is a Certified Professional Coach with a Master of Science degree in management. She has spent the bulk of her career as an HR professional in the financial services industry where she coached senior business leaders and groups on leadership, organizational effectiveness, and strategic business planning. Active on social media and an award-winning blogger on HR and leadership trends and issues, Gwyn has learned a lot about building, that is, building relationships, building bridges, building alliances, and building credibility."
In my own workshops on How to Manage Your Boss, I teach employees how to manage up in their organizations. But until I read this book, I'd never heard of leading from the middle. What a great concept! Read it and reap ... great results! --BJ GALLAGHER, COAUTHOR OF A PEACOCK IN THE LAND OF PENGUINS: A FABLE ABOUT CREATIVITY AND COURAGE Reading In the Thick of It is like sipping a cup of coffee with a trusted friend who knows you well and knows what you need. Gwyn Teatro's immensely readable book covers a lot of terrain, but is so easy and fun to read, you don't want to put it down. --JESSE LYN STONER, FOUNDER OF SEAPOINT CENTRE FOR COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP. CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST-SELLING BOOK FULL STEAM AHEAD! This is more than a book about leadership - it's about making a choice to lead, to tackle change head-on, and to drive change when necessary. In The Thick of It is a must-read for anyone looking to grow as a leader. --LISA KING, AUTHOR OF JUST DO YOU: AUTHENTICITY, LEADERSHIP, AND YOUR PERSONAL BRAND AND PRESIDENT OF DANELI PARTNERS In the Thick of It takes the new or experienced leader on a practical and realistic journey of learning and reinforcement. Gwyn has brilliantly compiled a book that will assist in understanding how you can be a more effective leader. In the Thick of It will add value to anyone who wishes to influence others, in or out of the workplace. --STEVE RIDDLE, DIRECTOR/COACH/MENTOR/LEADER, COACHSTATION, BRISBANE AUSTRALIA Best book on learning how to be a leader I've read in ages. --KAT TANSEY, CHANGE AGENT, EDUCATOR AT WWW.RESILIENTHERO.COM AND AUTHOR OF CHOOSING TO BE Told from the heart, Gwyn Teatro's narratives are crammed full of insights that will inspire you. Firmly grounded in the reality of the joys and the adversity we all face in our lives, she shows how exercising uplifting leadership will give us meaning in our families, our communities, our workplace, and ultimately in ourselves. --HUBERT SAIINT-ONGE, SAINTONGE ALLIANCE Most business books are written for the CEO at the tippy-top of the org chart. CEOs can choose the people on their team, change strategy, and pretty much do as they please. Gwyn Teatro has written a book for the rest of us. You'll learn how to lead from the middle and how to get from where you are now to where you'd like to be. --WALLY BOCK, AUTHOR OF NOW YOU'RE THE BOSS: MAKING THE MOST OF THE MOST IMPORTANT TRANSITION IN BUSINESS In the Thick of It: Mastering the Art of Leading from the Middle blends Gwyn's fabulous, engaging writing with cogent guidance and examples on what it means to lead effectively from the toughest spot of all--the middle. A joy to read and an excellent guide for everyone involved in supporting the work of others. --ART PETTY, FOUNDER, ART PETTY GROUP Simple. Clear. Relatable. Actionable. --SUSAN MAZZA, CEO CLARUS CONSULTING GROUP LLC Gwyn's style is relaxed and accessible. She reminds us, with a smile, that leadership comes in many forms, but respect, purpose, trust, relationships, recognition, growth and shared values are essential components to forming an inclusive team. A great resource for anyone at any point in their career! --DOROTHY DALTON, CEO, 3PLUS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
