Courtney Lynch and Angie Morgan are the co-founders of Lead Star and co-authors of the best-selling business book Leading from the Front. Both women advise executives on strategy, organizational development, and talent management initiatives. Courtney and Angie are also Directors of the Center for Creative Leadership's Partner Network, a premier organization for thought leading consultants, executive coaches and trainers. Courtney holds a BA from North Carolina State University and a JD from William & Mary Law School. She served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. She resides in Richmond, VA, with her husband and three children. Angie holds a BA and MBA from the University of Michigan. She served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. She resides in Traverse City, MI, with her husband and two children. From facilitating executive team sessions, to delivering dynamic keynotes and conducting engaging workshops for Lead Star s diverse portfolio of clients, it s no wonder Courtney s passion for leadership is contagious.As the founding partner of Lead Star, Courtney works closely with all levels of leaders from CEOs to frontline team members. She designs and delivers development programs that drive immediate results. Courtney is also the best-selling author ofLeading from the Frontand has written numerous articles on behavior-based leadership and organizational excellence. She s been a dynamic guest on CNBC, FOX News, and CNN. Courtney s efforts with Lead Star have been noted in publications ranging fromFast CompanyandInc.toThe New York Times. In addition to her work with consulting clients, Courtney serves as the Director of the Center for Creative Leadership s Partner Network, convening and connecting leading consultancies with the Center s innovative thought leadership, research and development solutions. Prior to starting Lead Star, Courtney s professional experiences included service as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, an attorney at one of the nation s largest law firms and a sales manager for Rational Software. She holds a law degree from William & Mary, an undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and completed intensive studies at Cambridge University. Courtney lives with her husband and three children in Glen Allen, Virginia. Sean Lynch is a senior consultant at Lead Star and specializes in designing and delivering leadership programming. He holds a BA from Yale University and served as a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. Sean resides in Bradenton, FL, with his wife and two children.
"SPARK is a myth-destroying book that will make you rethink both the theory and practice of leadership. In a straightforward and direct way, the authors show that leading is a choice, that values and actions must be in sync, and that being of service is the ultimate touchstone of genuine leadership. Whatever your job title or circle of influence, this book can help you light your own spark." --Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of DRIVE and TO SELL IS HUMAN
"If you truly want to become a Spark in your organization and in
your life, I urge you to read this book now." --Mike "Coach K"
Krzyzewski - Head Coach, Duke University Men's Basketball "It's
remarkable how these three can-do individuals have pooled their
hard-earned management insights into a winning book that can
quickly elevate anyone in business to greater heights."
--Alison Levine, international leadership expert and
bestselling author of ON THE EDGE "Winning performance is dependent
on sparks, those rare individuals within your organization who get
things done and then some. This book will teach you how to become a
spark...and how to lead them too." --David Burkus, author of
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT and Host of Radio Free Leader podcast "In
SPARK, the authors give a clear roadmap for how anyone, at
any organizational level, can develop their leadership skills. The
authors are not only great leadership thinkers, but they have all
led people in challenging circumstances--a huge advantage in
guiding the rest of us. Trust them to take you to a new level."
--Thomas A. Kolditz, Brigadier General, US Army (ret) and
Director of the Ann and John Doerr Institute for New Leaders at
Rice University "The skills I learned as a Marine 50 years ago have
been the foundation of my leadership approach throughout my career.
SPARK has captured those critical concepts, and presents them in an
organized, effective way that makes it easy to bring them to life
in today's challenging business environment. Having worked first
hand with Angie, Courtney, and Sean in the past, it is no surprised
that they have captured the essence of effective leadership in
SPARK."
--Dave Gagnon, CEO, Cafe Rio Mexican Grill "In these times
of change, leadership in organizations, large and small, seek
direction and insight into how to best embrace organizational
transformation and growth. With uncommon clarity, Spark lays
out a formula for the kind of leadership that can positively
transform and empower any organization - founded on ethical values
of character and credibility; and by making the point that
leadership is not about authority or title, but about influencing
outcomes and inspiring others." --Michael Steinberg, MD,
Executive Vice President, UCLA Health "This powerful book
highlights a critical and frequently overlooked truth: Everyone has
the potential to be a leader, and organizations reach their full
potential only when they develop all of their women and men with
that goal in mind. The authors offer plentiful, practical advice,
and leaders at every level will learn from their wisdom." --Vice
Admiral John R. Ryan, USN (Ret.)
President and CEO, Center for Creative Leadership "Need help
developing your vision for what you want next, and what comes after
that? SPARK is your mind-opening guide to figuring out what you've
truly always wanted to do and making it happen, and, even better,
then teaching others how to do the same, no matter where you are on
the org chart!" --Marshall Goldsmith, bestselling author of
TRIGGERS. "Authors Morgan, Lynch and Lynch offer a compelling
step-by-step analysis of the fundamental skills that are needed to
become a spark. The authors' recommendations for behavioral change,
drawn from their early years in the military and then a decade
training corporate America, are well researched and documented, and
also just have a common sense appeal--comfort with discomfort, for
example. Bottom line? We are better employees, better leaders, and
more satisfied human beings when we truly understand how to spark
others --and ourselves."
--Claire Shipman, bestselling author of THE CONFIDENCE CODE
and WOMENOMICS "In Spark Angie Morgan, Courtney Lynch, and
Sean Lynch hit all the right notes at exactly the right time. Their
central themes of character, credibility, accountability, intent,
service, confidence and consistency are exactly what every leader
needs to be reading and practicing now. The truth is that
credibility is the foundation of leadership, and without it people
just won't willingly follow someone who aspires to lead.
Spark guides you through the essential steps that will
enable you to earn and sustain that credibility. The authors'
extensive leadership experiences under very challenging conditions
infuse Spark with a strong sense of reality. This is a very
honest and candid book--one you can believe in, because when you
apply the lessons in it, you know that it can be done with
authenticity and a sense of service to others. All leaders will
benefit from reading and applying Spark. I highly recommend
it."
--Jim Kouzes, co-author of the bestselling THE LEADERSHIP
CHALLENGE and the Dean's Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey
School of Business, Santa Clara University
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