Leading Forward

PRAISE FOR LEADING FORWARD I am the proud son of a public servant. My dad spent his entire career in Federal service. He started out as a file clerk and retired as a Deputy Assistant Secretary. He taught me more about the real life of a leader than anyone. I know that he'd be a huge fan of Leading Forward just as I am. That's because Tim Flanagan and John Lybarger have captured the essence of what government leaders struggle with every day and the skills required to master the ambiguities of their roles. Leading Forward is unique in its focus, full of compelling examples that make it an ­engaging read, and rich with practical suggestions that enable the reader to take action ­immediately. And the assessment and personal development plan at the end of the book is a valuable bonus that's worth the price alone. This is a must-read for all those who want to continue to make extraordinary things happen in public service. Enjoy. -JIM KOUZES, coauthor of the bestselling The Leadership Challenge, and the Dean's ­Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University There is a wealth of advice available for corporate leaders, but little in the way of leadership guidance for those in government agencies. Leading Forward fills that gap by ­providing a development framework and assessment tool based on four critical dimensions of ­effective leadership that leaders must develop in order to succeed now and in the future. The book offers unique and uncommon leadership guidance for those in the public sector with vivid examples, exercises, techniques, and case studies, as well as interviews with past and current leaders. It is Ideal for government agency executives and students in leadership and professional development programs.