The Hike: The Missing Link to Transformational Leadership - Tapa blanda

Stuart has the perfect life. However, just below the crumbling facade, he is steeped in guilt and shame. His life is a disaster and is about to explode. His world unravels as the burden of living a double life becomes too heavy and out of the blue, the Board demands his resignation. The prospect of sharing the news of his unemployment with his wife is more than he can take and suicidal thoughts become entrenched in his mind. He decides the best thing to do is to end it all, but his friend Abe interrupts his disastrous scheme. Every year Abe and Stuart plan an adventurous weekend. This year they'll hike through a range of mountains Stuart has never experienced and he decides to use the adventure to find the perfect cliff for an "accidental" fall. Yet it is no accident that Stuart and Abe team up with other hikers who represent every constraint in Stuart's life: fear, pride, doubt, anger, and lust. Stuart's eyes are opened to leadership skills he's never seen or heard of before. Leaders learn how to address and remove personal and professional constraints in order to build healthy relationships. The results are ethical fortitude, increased productivity and profitability, and unending personal growth. Only then can Individuals be a continual positive influence in other people's lives. The Hike is life changing and reveals the missing link to transformational and successful leadership.

Danise DiStasi grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Xavier University with a degree in Radiology/Nuclear Medicine Sciences. She spent 27 years in the medical industry in a number of positions such as Nuclear Product Specialist, Corporate Account Manager and Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In 2000 she joined The Ken Blanchard Companies in sales and leadership training. While at The Ken Blanchard Companies, Danise focused on business development, facilitating, and training. This role moved into co-founder of FSH Consulting Group as a curriculum developer, Trainer, Author, Senior Partner Consultant and Business Developer. Building on her success over the years by helping companies grow, one of her many roles was an interim Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for small to mid-size companies. She consulted and coached C-Level executives, and their teams on leadership, workplace learning, productivity, performance, character development, and team building solutions. She assisted many organizations in sales strategies for increased revenue. In February, 2012 she accepted a position with Best Upon Request as Executive Vice President of Sales. She is responsible for overseeing the growth of the company, integrating the sales process with the marketing team and strategically aligning the company based on values, vision and revenue generating activities. Danise published her first book, Steppin' Out of My Skin, in 2005 which is about racial relationships. Her second book, The Hike, was released in 2010. Both books are endorsed by Ken Blanchard. She's conducted speeches and retreats for audiences a number of audiences throughout the country. Danise provides keynote speeches on the following topics: Leadership and Our Personal Style; Women's Competitive Edge; Relational Leadership; Improve Relationships For Healthier Teams, Families and Organizations; and Racial Relations. Her mission is to unlock the truth deep within each person and create a spark to ignite their God-given passion! Danise currently lives in Cincinnati and is close to her daughter and son-in-law, Marisa and Matt, and grandchildren, Evi and Mea. Danise enjoys writing, working out and spending time with her wonderful family.