About the Author

Eric Douglas is a senior partner and founder of Leading Resources Inc., a consulting firm that focuses on developing high-performing organizations. For more than twenty years, Eric has successfully helped a wide array of government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and corporations achieve breakthroughs in performance.An honors graduate of Harvard University, Eric started his career as a newspaper reporter and editor at the "San Francisco Chronicle." He began consulting in the 1990s, where he discovered his true passion changing the world from the inside out, rather than from the outside looking in. Eric s expertise is in helping leaders with strategy, governance, and performance management. His work as a leadership coach and consultant has been recognized by the Institute of Management Consultants. He also devotes considerable time to charitable and community projects. He is married and has four children. In whatever time he has left over, he enjoys songwriting, sailing, and travel.Find more articles by Eric at www.LeadingResources.com."