This book is about It's also one of these Core Competencies of your effectiveness and success at work and in life. This book is for everyone in the workforce who reports to another person for their work assignments. This includes employees working for an employer and small business owners, entrepreneurs, and the self-employed working for customers, clients, or patients. I speak from 24 years as a US Army Officer and 20 years as an Executive Coach in Corporate America in Seattle, San Diego, Kansas City, and Phoenix. As an Executive Coach, I was blessed to work with some of America's most successful men and women, including hundreds of business executives, teams, and small business owners. I documented what they said, did, how they did it, what worked and what didn't. But, most importantly, I documented how they made people feel. As a result, I learned that the most effective and successful people stood out because they could do these two things better than anyone else. First, to consistently produce excellent results. And second, to add value to those who helped produce those results. This book will enhance your ability to do both. The fact is that you may be the top producer, but if you haven't added value to those who helped you, especially your boss, you'll never become effective or successful, period. What new skills or abilities have you acquired in the last twelve months? What contributions have you made to your current position since this time last year? I know that by learning, using, and sharing the best practices found here; you'll be well on your way to becoming more effective and successful. So, what are you waiting for? You have too much to lose by sitting on the bench and waiting for someone else to make you more effective. When you're finally sick and tired, of being sick and tired, and realize that no one is coming to your rescue, know that we're here to help you reach your goals, enhance your career, and make a difference. Isn't it time for you to get in the game?