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Bob Knowling's contribution to public education in New York City is incalculable; his lessons on leadership and team building are profound; his story is inspiring. <br> -Dick Parsons, chairman, Citigroup; former chairman and CEO, Time Warner <br> Bob Knowling is a unique leader. He combines vision, a tireless work ethic, but most important, a compassion for people and business that compels him to always do the right thing. Bob's book is a must-read, a story of one global leader who never looks down on anybody unless it's to give them a hand to lift them up, a man who knows where he's going but is humble enough to look back and give back to his colleagues, his extended family, and his community. <br> -The Reverend Jesse Jackson, president and founder, Rainbow PUSH Coalition <br> An inspirational book with the right blend of humility and honesty, as Bob Knowling's journey takes us from humble beginnings to becoming CEO of several companies and the founding CEO of the NYC Lea

Bob's personal story of resilience, reinvention, and reflection is impressive. A colorful journey certainly worth reading. &#8212 Greg Brown, chairman and CEO, Motorola Solutions

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Bob Knowling is the chairman of Eagles Landing Partners, a consulting firm, and the former CEO of Telwares, SimDesk Technologies, and Covad Communications. Earlier he had a long career in telecommunications, starting at Indiana Bell and including senior executive positions at Ameritech and US West. He was the first CEO of the NYC Leadership Academy, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to improving the leadership skills of public school principals.

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