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It is not sufficient to just be a good manager; to thrive, one needs to be a good leader. After 40 years of leadership coaching, nationally recognized leadership expert Troy D. Zeigler shares the foundational principles that have driven his work through his career. Those at all levels of organizational leadership who desire to optimize their potential and achieve greater responsibilities, will realize that these personal steps are mandatory to becoming the extraordinary leader that quality organizations seek. The latter chapters specifically address how this transition from Personal Leadership to Organizational Leadership naturally transpires. Simply stated, the self-actualizing qualities of personal leadership and character matter. Who you are often speaks louder than your words. The clarity gained by systematically practicing these concepts will distinguish you in the workplace and make you an invaluable asset to your organization. At first glance it may appear this book is just about self-help. It certainly serves that function by clarifying purpose and direction, and thereby improving quality of life. Managing your life is simply working with daily circumstances and juggling immediate priorities. If you want control of your life, it is necessary to employ personal leadership. That means you need to focus more strategically. The fundamentals addressed in Awakening the Leader Within are foundational to successful organizational leadership. These are the principles the author has used in leadership coaching and training for the past forty years. They work!

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Troy D. Zeigler was raised on the plains of Western Kansas and in the mountains of Eastern Colorado. His father was a Methodist minister whose philosophy and values have had a significant influence on his life. He loves photography and formerly exhibited his outdoor nature photography in galleries. Troy enjoys reading and music of all kinds. He especially loves mountains, hiking, and previously, backpacking and rock climbing. Most of his adult life was spent in sales, consulting, teaching, and training in Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, D. C. Troy has a BA Degree from Kansas Wesleyan University in English, history, and education. He served in the Air Force as an Administrative/Executive Officer. After six years in the military he moved on to a career in Sales/Marketing, eventually heading a multi-million-dollar sales organization. He received an MPA Degree from the University of Denver, focusing on Executive Management and later established a management consulting company with a concentration on Executive Assessment and Development. His functional experience encompasses: Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Training, Sales/Marketing, IT, Program Management and Quality. Nearly forty years ago, after noticing frequent leadership issues among his clients, he began to focus on Leadership: Personal, Organizational, and Board Governance. He then began coaching executives, training management teams and boards, and teaching leadership workshops. In addition, he became a college professor, teaching English at Strayer University and later joining Regis University to teach a graduate course in Faith-based Management (which he authored), as well as a course in Organizational Leadership and Governance. In the latter years of his career he was the Director of Training and Consulting for Catholic Charities USA. He was responsible for developing the leadership capacity throughout the Catholic Charities network. After retiring to Oklahoma, he worked with the Executive Services Corps of Central Oklahoma (ESSCO), assisting in the implementation of their Organizational Focus Workshop, which was designed to help small non-profit organizations better serve the needs of their community. He later moved on to become the Director of the YMCA Military Welcome Center at Will Rogers World Airport.

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